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Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-5

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2021
OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-5 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Z fc (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Z fc was released 16 months prior to the OM System OM-5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z fc matches up vs the OM System OM-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the OM System OM-5

 Z fc OM System OM-5 

Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Nikon Z fc

 OM System OM-5 Z fc 
IntroducedOctober 2022June 2021More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and OM System OM-5

 Z fc OM System OM-5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z fc has got outside measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the OM System OM-5 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z fc versus the OM System OM-5.

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and OM System OM-5 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z fc and OM System OM-5.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z fc because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z fc will provide more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Z fc will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography details
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography details
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
78
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z fc
Street photography with OM System OM-5
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (445g)
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography features
OM System OM-5 Sports photography features
68
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (300 shots)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography advice
OM System OM-5 Travel photography advice
72
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (21MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (300 shots)
more heavy than others (445 grams)
78
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography advice
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography advice
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (300 per charge)
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging features
OM System OM-5 Vlogging features
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (445g)
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
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Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and OM System OM-5
 Nikon Z fcOM System OM-5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z fc OM System OM-5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2021-06-28 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 121
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 21 119
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 414g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 310 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $949 $1,200