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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-450

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus E-450 front
Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched July 2020
Olympus E-450
(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 March 2009
  • Replaced the Olympus E-330
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-450 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus E-450, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and E-450 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and E-450 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was launched 11 years later than the E-450 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z5 grades versus the E-450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus E-450

 Z5 E-450 
ReleasedJuly 2020March 2009More recent by 138 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Nikon Z5

 E-450 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-450

 Z5 E-450 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Olympus E-450 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 versus the E-450.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-450 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and E-450 is 62 and 77 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-450 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and E-450.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-450 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Olympus E-450
86
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
57
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Olympus E-450 Street photography factors
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-450 Sports photography factors
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
39
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-450 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
lighter than competition in class (426g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-450 Landscape photography information
87
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
two card slots
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging details
Olympus E-450 Vlogging details
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-450
 Nikon Z5Olympus E-450
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus E-450
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2020-07-20 2009-03-31
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 dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 273 3
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 512
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 500 photographs
Battery type 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
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,399 $138