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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL6 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL7
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-PL6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was announced 6 years later than the E-PL6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z5 matches up versus the E-PL6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus E-PL6

 Z5 E-PL6 
LaunchedJuly 2020August 2014Fresher by 73 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Nikon Z5

 E-PL6 Z5 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-PL6

 Z5 E-PL6 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 provides exterior 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-PL6 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-PL6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5 and the E-PL6.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and E-PL6 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and E-PL6.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will give you more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Z5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography details
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography factors
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (470 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography information
68
good battery (470 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
85
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (470 shots)
has dual storage slots
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL6
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (675g)
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-PL6
 Nikon Z5Olympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus PEN E-PL6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-20 2014-08-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 35
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 325 gr (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $1,399 $300