Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-5

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z fc and OM System OM-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z fc Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.

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.

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

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.