Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
- Launched July 2020
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Launched January 2013
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Z5 was revealed 7 years after the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z5 matches up vs the SZ-16 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Z5 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | January 2013 | Newer by 92 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon Z5
SZ-16 iHS | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Z5 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 offers outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and SZ-16 iHS is 62 and 89 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and SZ-16 iHS.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Z5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2020-07-20 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
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, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,399 | $230 |