Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-420
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-420 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
- Revealed July 2020
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Released June 2008
- Previous Model is Olympus E-410
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The following is a complete overview of the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-420, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and E-420 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and E-420 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe Z5 was unveiled 12 years after the E-420 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z5 grades versus the E-420 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-420. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus E-420
| Z5 | E-420 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2020 |  | June 2008 | Newer by 147 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Nikon Z5
| E-420 | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-420
| Z5 | E-420 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-420 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has outer 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-420 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 against the E-420.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and E-420 is 62 and 77 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-420 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and E-420.
Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will render extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-420 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Olympus E-420 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Z5 | Olympus E-420 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2020-07-20 | 2008-06-23 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact 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 | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Full resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 15 | 45 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| 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, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 675 grams (1.49 lbs) | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 56 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 527 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 470 shots | 500 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15c | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
| Card slots | 2 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $1,399 | $999 |