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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Launched July 2020
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was launched 9 years after the SP-610UZ which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z5 scores versus the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Z5 SP-610UZ 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2011Newer by 117 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon Z5

 SP-610UZ Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Z5 SP-610UZ 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z5 and the SP-610UZ.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and SP-610UZ is 62 and 79 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and SP-610UZ.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z5 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Z5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (675g)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.5 frames per second)
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography information
68
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
heavier than others (675 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (470 shots)
2 card slots
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
34
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (675 grams)
26
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Z5Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-07-20 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 340 photos
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL15c 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Price at launch $1,399 $299