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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SH-1 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SH-1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and SH-1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was manufactured 6 years later than the SH-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Z5 matches up vs the SH-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus SH-1

 Z5 SH-1 
IntroducedJuly 2020March 2014More recent by 77 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon Z5

 SH-1 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SH-1

 Z5 SH-1 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 features exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z5 versus the SH-1.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and SH-1 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and SH-1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will produce greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Z5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography features
Olympus SH-1 Street photography features
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (470 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.5 fps)
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (470 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
74
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (470 per charge)
2 card slots
49
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery power (380 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
37
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus SH-1
 Nikon Z5Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z5 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-07-20 2014-03-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 TruePic VII
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 surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 380 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Two 1
Cost at launch $1,399 $349