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Nikon Z5 vs OM System OM-5

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80 Imaging
64 Features
88 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 III
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Nikon Z5 vs OM System OM-5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon Z5 vs OM System OM-5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is very close but the Z5 (Full frame) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was introduced 3 years before the OM System OM-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Z5 matches up versus the OM System OM-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the OM System OM-5

		

		

			
 Z5 OM System OM-5 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 Z5 
IntroducedOctober 2022July 2020More modern by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and OM System OM-5

		

		

			
 Z5 OM System OM-5 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the OM System OM-5 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z5 vs OM System OM-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 and the OM System OM-5.
Nikon Z5 vs OM System OM-5 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and OM System OM-5 is 62 and 80 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and OM System OM-5.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Z5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Nikon Z5 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography details
85
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
78
 focusing manually
 decent MP (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
OM System OM-5 Street photography factors
74
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 weather proofing
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 more heavy than competition (675 grams)
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 weather proof
 very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
OM System OM-5 Sports photography factors
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 supports phase detect AF
 slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 weather proof
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low battery power (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
OM System OM-5 Travel photography factors
68
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 more heavy than competition (675 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
78
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 low battery power (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography features
86
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
78
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 low battery power (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
OM System OM-5 Vlogging features
34
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone port
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (675g)
84
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone port
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and OM System OM-5
 Nikon Z5OM System OM-5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 OM System OM-5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-20 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 273 121
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 119
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
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 @ 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 414 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 310 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $1,399 $1,200