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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
65

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1 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
  • Released July 2020
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 Z5 E-M1 
LaunchedJuly 2020October 2013Newer by 82 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 E-M1 Z5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 Z5 E-M1 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and E-M1 is 62 and 71 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
71
 has manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/320s)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography information
Olympus E-M1 Street photography information
74
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 more heavy than average (675g)
78
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 weather proof
 lighter than competition in class (497g)
 great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 as a Sports photography camera
82
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (470 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
70
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 supports phase detect autofocus
 low battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography factors
68
 better than average battery power (470 shots)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than average (675 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
 lighter than competition in class (497g)
 weather proof
 features focus by touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 low battery pack (350 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
86
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (470 shots)
 has double storage slots
73
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 low battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z5 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging info
34
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone port
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 more heavy than average (675 grams)
36
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with microphone support
 lighter than competition in class (497g)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M1
 Nikon Z5Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus OM-D E-M1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-20 2013-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 TruePIC VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 273 81
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/320 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 pounds) 497g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 757
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Retail pricing $1,399 $799