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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was announced 8 years after the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z5 grades vs the SP-620 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Z5 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2020January 2012Newer by 104 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Nikon Z5

 SP-620 UZ Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Z5 SP-620 UZ 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has physical 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 SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 against the SP-620 UZ.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and SP-620 UZ is 62 and 78 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (470 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
61
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging details
34
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Nikon Z5Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-07-20 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 grams (1.49 lbs) 435 grams (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at launch $1,399 $199