Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL5

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus E-PL5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was released 7 years after the E-PL5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z5 grades vs the E-PL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 provides physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL5 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus E-PL5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 against the E-PL5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and E-PL5 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and E-PL5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will give more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Z5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.