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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced July 2020
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus 6010

 Z5 6010 
AnnouncedJuly 2020July 2009Fresher by 135 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Nikon Z5

 6010 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus 6010

 Z5 6010 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

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

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Street photography highlights
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (675g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Olympus 6010 Sports photography advice
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (470 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery (470 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
more heavy than competition (675 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography advice
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
two card slots
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging advice
Olympus 6010 Vlogging advice
34
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (675g)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus 6010
 Nikon Z5Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z5 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Alternate name - mju Tough 6010
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2020-07-20 2009-07-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range - 2cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings 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
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 gr (1.49 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15c LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $1,399 $0