Nikon Z5 vs Olympus 8010

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus 8010, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and 8010 (13MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and 8010 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was announced 10 years later than the 8010 and that is quite a big 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 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z5 matches up against the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 offers outer dimensions 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 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 against the 8010.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and 8010 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and 8010.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will give you extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.