Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.