Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1 II

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M1 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is very close but the Z5 (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was launched 3 years later than the E-M1 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Z5 grades against the E-M1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 provides outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 II has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 vs the E-M1 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and E-M1 II is 62 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and E-M1 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Z5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.