Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-100

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus SP-100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and SP-100 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and SP-100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was revealed 6 years after the SP-100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z5 scores vs the SP-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 comes with outside 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 SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5 vs the SP-100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and SP-100 is 62 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and SP-100.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will provide more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Z5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.