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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 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
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus E-600

 Z5 E-600 
LaunchedJuly 2020August 2009Newer by 133 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Nikon Z5

 E-600 Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-600

 Z5 E-600 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography details
Olympus E-600 Street photography details
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors (675g)
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-600 Sports photography factors
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.5 fps)
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Olympus E-600
68
great battery (470 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
heavier than competitors (675g)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (500 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-600 Landscape photography details
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-600 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (675g)
18
no video shooting
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-600
 Nikon Z5Olympus E-600
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