Nikon Z fc vs Olympus E-PL5

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Z fc versus Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z fc was brought out 8 years later than the E-PL5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z fc scores against the E-PL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z fc & Olympus PEN E-PL5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z fc Gallery & Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc offers outer dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL5 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z fc versus Olympus E-PL5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z fc against the E-PL5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z fc and E-PL5 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z fc and E-PL5.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z fc due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z fc will provide more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Z fc will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.