Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PM2

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus E-PM2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was revealed 7 years later than the E-PM2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z5 matches up versus the E-PM2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 comes with external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM2 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z5 versus the E-PM2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and E-PM2 is 62 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and E-PM2.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z5 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will render more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.