Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was manufactured 6 years after the E-M1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z5 grades vs the E-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Olympus OM-D E-M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 offers physical 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-M1 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5 against the E-M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and E-M1 is 62 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and E-M1.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will result in more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Z5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.