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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Introduced July 2020
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Z5 was unveiled 8 years after the SP-820UZ which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z5 matches up against the SP-820UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Z5 SP-820UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2020August 2012Newer by 97 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon Z5

 SP-820UZ Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Z5 SP-820UZ 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 enjoys outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 against the SP-820UZ.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and SP-820UZ is 62 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and SP-820UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will provide extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Z5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
34
good MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average (675g)
37
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (470 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
33
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
68
great battery life (470 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
heavier than average (675 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (485g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (470 per charge)
two card slots
35
quite wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (675g)
25
quite wide (22mm)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (485g)
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Z5Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z5 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-07-20 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture - f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 485 grams (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail price $1,399 $299