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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
75 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 III 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 IV
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was brought out 2 years later than the E-M10 III and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z5 grades against the E-M10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

		

		

			
 Z5 E-M10 III 
RevealedJuly 2020August 2017Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M10 III Z5 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 Z5 E-M10 III 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 enjoys outside 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-M10 III has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5 vs the E-M10 III.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and E-M10 III is 62 and 80 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and E-M10 III.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography details
85
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
73
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
74
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
77
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than average (410g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 III as a Sports photography camera
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery life (470 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 max fps low (4.5 fps)
69
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 III as a Travel photography camera
68
 great battery life (470 per charge)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
67
 includes focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 heavier than average (410g)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography factors
86
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 great battery life (470 shots)
 has double storage slots
80
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z5 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging information
34
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic port
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
32
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than average (410g)
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Nikon Z5Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-20 2017-08-31
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 dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 273 121
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
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 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c BLS-50
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 (UHS-I/II supported)
Card slots Two 1
Retail price $1,399 $650