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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-5

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Nikon Df front
 
Olympus E-5 front
Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Introduced December 2013
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
  • Replaced the Olympus E-3
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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon Df vs Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Df (16MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the Df (Full frame) and E-5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Df was introduced 2 years later than the E-5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Df grades versus the E-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Olympus E-5

 Df E-5 
RevealedDecember 2013February 2011Fresher by 36 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Nikon Df

 E-5 Df 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Df and Olympus E-5

 Df E-5 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Df comes with outer measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-5 has measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Df versus the E-5.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Df and E-5 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and E-5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Df using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Df will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Df provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Df
Portrait photography with Olympus E-5
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Df
Street photography with Olympus E-5
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography factors
Olympus E-5 Sports photography factors
69
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (1,400 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography info
Olympus E-5 Travel photography info
60
good battery life (1,400 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
56
weather sealing
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-5 Landscape photography factors
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (1,400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Df
Vlogging with Olympus E-5
9
can't record video
64
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
includes external microphone socket
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Olympus E-5
 Nikon DfOlympus E-5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Df Olympus E-5
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-12-20 2011-02-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 TruePic V+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3280 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 39 11
Cross type focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD HyperCrystal transmissive LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.58x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 18.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 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)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 grams (1.68 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 56
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 10.5
DXO Low light rating 3279 519
Other
Battery life 1400 pictures 870 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a BLM-5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $2,747 $1,700