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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M10 IV, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is pretty similar but the Z5 (Full frame) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was launched around the same time to the E-M10 IV which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z5 scores vs the E-M10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
 Z5 E-M10 IV 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV Z5 
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
 Z5 E-M10 IV 
AnnouncedJuly 2020August 2020Similar generation
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5 versus the E-M10 IV.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and E-M10 IV is 62 and 81 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and E-M10 IV.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography information
85
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
77
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography info
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography info
74
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 heavier than competition in class (675g)
84
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z5 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography information
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect AF
 max fps low (4.5 frames per second)
72
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography highlights
68
 good battery life (470 shots)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
84
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
86
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 good battery life (470 shots)
 has double storage slots
82
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging factors
34
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic port
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (675g)
78
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Nikon Z5Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-20 2020-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 273 121
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 8.7 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 383 gr (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 One
Price at launch $1,399 $699