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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-3

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus E-3 front
Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-3 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Released July 2020
Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Announced February 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-5
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and E-3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Z5 was announced 12 years later than the E-3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z5 scores against the E-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus E-3

 Z5 E-3 
AnnouncedJuly 2020February 2008Fresher by 152 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Nikon Z5

 E-3 Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-3

 Z5 E-3 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 features outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-3 has measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and E-3 is 62 and 56 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and E-3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will give greater detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Z5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-3 Portrait photography factors
85
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-3 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (675 grams)
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Olympus E-3
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
57
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-3 Travel photography factors
68
good battery power (470 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
more heavy than average in class (675g)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
environment proofing
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-3 Landscape photography information
86
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (470 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.5")
low resolution (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-3 Vlogging factors
34
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (675 grams)
18
no video recording
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-3
 Nikon Z5Olympus E-3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus E-3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2020-07-20 2008-02-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 890 gr (1.96 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 571
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at release $1,399 $670