Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 & Olympus E-30. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Olympus E-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus E-30
Z5 | E-30 | |||
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Released | July 2020 | March 2009 | More recent by 138 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Nikon Z5
E-30 | Z5 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-30
Z5 | E-30 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-30 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Olympus E-30 | |
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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 |