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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Launched July 2020
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus XZ-10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and XZ-10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was unveiled 7 years later than the XZ-10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z5 matches up versus the XZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus XZ-10

 Z5 XZ-10 
IntroducedJuly 2020January 2013Fresher by 91 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon Z5

 XZ-10 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus XZ-10

 Z5 XZ-10 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 features outer dimensions 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 XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z5 and the XZ-10.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and XZ-10 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and XZ-10.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will offer you greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography details
85
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
45
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (675g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography features
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (4.5 frames/s)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (470 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
heavier than competition (675g)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography features
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (470 per charge)
has double storage slots
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (675 grams)
35
rather wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus XZ-10
 Nikon Z5Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z5 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-07-20 2013-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings 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, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Price at release $1,399 $428