Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PM2
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced July 2020
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced May 2013
- Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus E-PM2
Z5 | E-PM2 | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | May 2013 | Fresher by 88 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Nikon Z5
E-PM2 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus E-PM2
Z5 | E-PM2 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus E-PM2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Olympus PEN E-PM2 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-07-20 | 2013-05-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 grams (1.49 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 932 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery type | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,399 | $448 |