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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 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
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Z5 SZ-16 iHS 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2013Newer by 92 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon Z5

 SZ-16 iHS Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Z5 SZ-16 iHS 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography factors
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography info
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (470 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames/s)
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery power (470 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography advice
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Nikon Z5Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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