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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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 SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Z5 was released 11 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z5 matches up versus the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 Z5 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJuly 2020January 2009Newer by 141 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon Z5

 SP-565UZ Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 Z5 SP-565UZ 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 features physical 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 SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and SP-565UZ is 62 and 72 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will show more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
85
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
39
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (675g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.5 frames/s)
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition (675 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography information
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (470 per charge)
has double storage slots
40
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
34
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (675 grams)
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Z5Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-07-20 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 143
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-520mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings 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 reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 675g (1.49 lb) 413g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $1,399 $400