Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 6000

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 6000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and 6000 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and 6000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was launched 11 years later than the 6000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z5 scores against the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5 and the 6000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and 6000 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and 6000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z5 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.