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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Launched July 2020
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M1X, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is fairly close but the Z5 (Full frame) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was announced 19 months after the E-M1X making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z5 matches up against the E-M1X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus E-M1X

 Z5 E-M1X 
RevealedJuly 2020January 2019Newer by 19 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Nikon Z5

 E-M1X Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M1X

 Z5 E-M1X 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has proportions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 compared to the E-M1X.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and E-M1X is 62 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and E-M1X.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography details
Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
67
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (470 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.5 frames per second)
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (870 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery pack (470 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
heavier than competition in class (675g)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
good battery pack (870 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (470 shots)
2 card slots
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (870 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (675g)
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
more heavy than others (997 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M1X
 Nikon Z5Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-20 2019-01-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 273 121
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
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, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
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 Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 997 grams (2.20 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 870 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) -
Card slots Two Two
Cost at release $1,399 $2,999