Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is pretty close but the Z5 (Full frame) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was brought out 10 months after the E-M5 III so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z5 grades versus the E-M5 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 has got 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) while the Olympus E-M5 III has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-M5 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 compared to the E-M5 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and E-M5 III is 62 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and E-M5 III.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.