Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.

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).

Check the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M1X in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.