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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2020
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus FE-4030, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FE-4030 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was manufactured 10 years after the FE-4030 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z5 matches up vs the FE-4030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus FE-4030

 Z5 FE-4030 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2010Newer by 129 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon Z5

 FE-4030 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus FE-4030

 Z5 FE-4030 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 provides outside 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 FE-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus FE-4030 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5 compared to the FE-4030.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and FE-4030 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and FE-4030.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will show extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Z5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (675 grams)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.5 frames/s)
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery life (470 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
more heavy than others in class (675 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (470 shots)
two card slots
32
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (675 grams)
25
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus FE-4030
 Nikon Z5Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus FE-4030
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-07-20 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (1.49 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at launch $1,399 $130