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Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-5

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43
Nikon D80 front
 
Olympus E-5 front
Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs

Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Superseded the Nikon D70
  • Newer Model is Nikon D90
Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-3
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Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-5 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon D80 versus Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D80 (10MP) and the E-5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the D80 (APS-C) and E-5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D80 was unveiled 5 years prior to the E-5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the D80 matches up versus the E-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Olympus E-5

 D80 E-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Nikon D80

 E-5 D80 
RevealedFebruary 2011September 2006More modern by 53 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D80 and Olympus E-5

 D80 E-5 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D80 provides exterior dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Olympus E-5 has dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D80 versus Olympus E-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D80 vs the E-5.

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D80 and E-5 is 62 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D80 and E-5.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D80 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-5 will give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D80 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-5 Portrait photography advice
53
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D80 Street photography information
Olympus E-5 Street photography information
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D80
Travel photography with Olympus E-5
44
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
environment proofing
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D80 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-5 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-5 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
64
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
comes with external mic jack
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D80 and Olympus E-5
 Nikon D80Olympus E-5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D80 Olympus E-5
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-09-23 2011-02-03
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic V+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - HyperCrystal transmissive LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 18.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 668 gr (1.47 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 56
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 10.5
DXO Low light rating 524 519
Other
Battery life - 870 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3e BLM-5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One 2
Launch cost $800 $1,700