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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released July 2020
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was launched 4 years after the PEN-F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z5 grades versus the PEN-F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus PEN-F

 Z5 PEN-F 
ReleasedJuly 2020January 2016Newer by 55 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Nikon Z5

 PEN-F Z5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus PEN-F

 Z5 PEN-F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 provides 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) while the Olympus PEN-F has proportions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus PEN-F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5 versus the PEN-F.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and PEN-F is 62 and 84 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and PEN-F.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Z5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Street photography factors
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average in class (675g)
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Olympus PEN-F
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (470 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography info
68
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
75
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (470 shots)
two card slots
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
low battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (675 grams)
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus PEN-F
 Nikon Z5Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus PEN-F
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-20 2016-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 81
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 894
Other
Battery life 470 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail price $1,399 $1,000