Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5
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![Nikon D800E front Nikon D800E front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-D800E/Nikon-D800E-front.jpg)
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Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Announced June 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon D700
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Launched February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-3
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Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and E-5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.
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The D800E was released 17 months later than the E-5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D800E grades against the E-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D800E and Olympus E-5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D800E Gallery and Olympus E-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Olympus E-5
D800E | E-5 | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Nikon D800E
E-5 | D800E | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D800E and Olympus E-5
D800E | E-5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800E has external measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Olympus E-5 has dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D800E vs the E-5.
![Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 size comparison Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D800E-vs-Olympus-E-5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D800E and E-5 is 54 and 58 respectively.
![Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D800E-vs-Olympus-E-5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D800E and E-5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D800E due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D800E will give extra detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher D800E will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D800E-vs-Olympus-E-5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D800E-vs-Olympus-E-5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-5 Specifications
Nikon D800E | Olympus E-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon D800E | Olympus E-5 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-06-11 | 2011-02-03 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 3 | TruePic V+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 15 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.58x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 900 gr (1.98 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 96 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.6 | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | 10.5 |
DXO Low light score | 2979 | 519 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 photos | 870 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | BLM-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Cost at launch | $2,389 | $1,700 |