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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 1

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus 1s
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus 1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and 1 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and 1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was manufactured 6 years later than the 1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z5 grades vs the 1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus 1

 Z5 1 
RevealedJuly 2020November 2013More recent by 81 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Nikon Z5

 1 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus 1

 Z5 1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 has got external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z5 and the 1.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and 1 is 62 and 79 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and 1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Z5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Olympus 1 Portrait photography details
86
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
49
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography features
Olympus 1 Street photography features
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (675 grams)
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
Olympus 1 Sports photography factors
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (470 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.5 fps)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
Olympus 1 Travel photography factors
68
good battery pack (470 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
more heavy than others in class (675 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
61
good battery power (410 shots)
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Olympus 1
87
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 1 Vlogging highlights
34
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (675g)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus 1
 Nikon Z5Olympus Stylus 1
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z5 Olympus Stylus 1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-07-20 2013-11-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
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, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 402 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 179
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $1,399 $700