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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was manufactured 10 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is a fairly big 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-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z5 scores against the SP-600 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Z5 SP-600 UZ 
RevealedJuly 2020February 2010More recent by 128 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon Z5

 SP-600 UZ Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 Z5 SP-600 UZ 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z5 against the SP-600 UZ.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and SP-600 UZ is 62 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography highlights
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (675g)
36
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.5 fps)
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography information
68
great battery life (470 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
heavier than competition in class (675g)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (470 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
29
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
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touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (675g)
20
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Z5Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z5 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-07-20 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 143
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 455 gr (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Launch cost $1,399 $189