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Nikon Z30 vs OM System OM-5

Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
Nikon Z30 front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80 Imaging
64 Features
88 Overall
73

Nikon Z30 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2022
OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Nikon Z30 vs OM System OM-5 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon Z30 and OM System OM-5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Z30 (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z30 was launched 3 months prior to the OM System OM-5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z30 scores vs the OM System OM-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the OM System OM-5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Nikon Z30

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z30 and OM System OM-5

		

		

			
 Z30 OM System OM-5 
RevealedJune 2022October 2022Similar age
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3.00"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z30 vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z30 provides external measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the OM System OM-5 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z30 and the OM System OM-5.
Nikon Z30 vs OM System OM-5 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and OM System OM-5 is 79 and 80 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z30 vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and OM System OM-5.
All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z30 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z30 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.
	
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Nikon Z30 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z30 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography info
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography info
82
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
78
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z30
Street photography with OM System OM-5
75
 fully articulated screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 environment proofing
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than average in class (405g)
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 features touch focus
 weather proofing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z30 Sports photography highlights
OM System OM-5 Sports photography highlights
76
 decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 supports phase detect AF
 bad battery (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z30 Travel photography advice
OM System OM-5 Travel photography advice
78
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than average in class (405g)
78
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 features touch focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
 OM System OM-5 as a Landscape photography camera
80
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 does not have image stabilization
78
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 bad battery (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z30 as a Vlogging camera
 OM System OM-5 as a Vlogging camera
74
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone socket
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than average in class (405 grams)
84
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic socket
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z30 and OM System OM-5
 Nikon Z30OM System OM-5
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z30 OM System OM-5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-06-29 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 209 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 35 119
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 405 gr (0.89 lb) 414 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") 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 330 pictures 310 pictures
Style 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 (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $650 $1,200