Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Introduced July 2020
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Launched August 2009
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and E-600 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z5 was manufactured 11 years after the E-600 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z5 grades vs the E-600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-600. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Olympus E-600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus E-600
Z5 | E-600 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | August 2009 | Newer by 133 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Nikon Z5
E-600 | Z5 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-600
Z5 | E-600 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 features physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-600 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z5 vs the E-600.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and E-600 is 62 and 71 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and E-600.
As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer you more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Olympus E-600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Olympus E-600 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2020-07-20 | 2009-08-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 7 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 15 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.48x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) | 515 gr (1.14 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 541 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photos | 500 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 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 |
Launch price | $1,399 | $0 |