Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SH-50

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SH-50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and SH-50 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and SH-50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Z5 was released 7 years after the SH-50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z5 scores versus the SH-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has got outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z5 versus the SH-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and SH-50 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and SH-50.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.