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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7030
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus 7030, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and 7030 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and 7030 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was introduced 10 years later than the 7030 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z5 matches up versus the 7030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus 7030

 Z5 7030 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2010Fresher by 129 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Nikon Z5

 7030 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus 7030

 Z5 7030 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus 7030 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 versus the 7030.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and 7030 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and 7030.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Z5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
85
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography info
Olympus 7030 Street photography info
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Olympus 7030
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
two card slots
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (675g)
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus 7030
 Nikon Z5Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z5 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also Known as - mju 7030
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-07-20 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 2cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.70 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $1,399 $179