Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z30 vs Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Z30 (21MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the Z30 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z30 was announced 9 years later than the E-PL5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z30 scores vs the E-PL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z30 and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z30 offers physical dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL5 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z30 against the E-PL5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and E-PL5 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and E-PL5.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z30 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z30 will produce extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Z30 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.