Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL7
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
- Launched July 2020
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL6
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL8
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-PL7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z5 was manufactured 5 years after the E-PL7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z5 grades versus the E-PL7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus E-PL7
Z5 | E-PL7 | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | September 2014 | More modern by 72 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Nikon Z5
E-PL7 | Z5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-PL7
Z5 | E-PL7 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL7 has dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-PL7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z5 and the E-PL7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and E-PL7 is 62 and 86 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and E-PL7.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will give greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-07-20 | 2014-09-01 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 pounds) | 357 grams (0.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 873 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Launch price | $1,399 | $499 |