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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS 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 SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was revealed 8 years after the SZ-31MR iHS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z5 grades versus the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Z5 SZ-31MR iHS 
AnnouncedJuly 2020February 2012Newer by 103 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Nikon Z5

 SZ-31MR iHS Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Z5 SZ-31MR iHS 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 enjoys external measurements 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-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and SZ-31MR iHS is 62 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography information
85
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography advice
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.5 frames per second)
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery power (470 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
67
lighter than others in class (226g)
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (470 CIPA)
two card slots
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging info
34
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Nikon Z5Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-07-20 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 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 support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Hypercrystal III 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 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash modes 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
AE 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $1,399 $0