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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus E-30 front
Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Released March 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and E-30 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was unveiled 11 years later than the E-30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z5 matches up against the E-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus E-30

 Z5 E-30 
ReleasedJuly 2020March 2009More recent by 138 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Nikon Z5

 E-30 Z5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-30

 Z5 E-30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 comes with exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Olympus E-30 has specifications of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 vs the E-30.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and E-30 is 62 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and E-30.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will give extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-30 Portrait photography factors
85
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
59
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography information
Olympus E-30 Street photography information
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
72
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-30 Sports photography advice
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery power (750 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-30 Travel photography advice
68
great battery power (470 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
49
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (750 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-30 Landscape photography factors
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (470 per charge)
two card slots
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (750 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-30 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
18
no video shooting
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-30
 Nikon Z5Olympus E-30
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z5 Olympus E-30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2020-07-20 2009-03-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - HyperCrystal II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.56x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 695 grams (1.53 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 530
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 750 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c BLM-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card
Card slots 2 1
Price at launch $1,399 $1,299