Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-M5

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z30 versus Olympus E-M5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z30 was revealed 10 years later than the E-M5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z30 grades vs the E-M5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z30 and Olympus OM-D E-M5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z30 offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 has sizing of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z30 vs the E-M5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and E-M5 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z30 and E-M5.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z30 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z30 will offer more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Z30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.