Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus E-M1X
Z5 | E-M1X | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | January 2019 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Nikon Z5
E-M1X | Z5 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-M1X
Z5 | E-M1X | |||
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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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | |
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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 |