Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 6010

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z5 and Olympus 6010, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and 6010 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and 6010 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was brought out 11 years later than the 6010 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z5 scores versus the 6010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z5 compared to the 6010.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and 6010 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and 6010.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z5 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z5 will produce extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z5 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.