Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-110
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
- Revealed July 2020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Released February 2011
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Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus VG-110, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and VG-110 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and VG-110 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z5 was announced 9 years after the VG-110 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z5 grades versus the VG-110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus VG-110
| Z5 | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2020 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 115 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Nikon Z5
| VG-110 | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus VG-110
| Z5 | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 offers external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has proportions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z5 compared to the VG-110.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and VG-110 is 62 and 97 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and VG-110.
All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z5 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Olympus VG-110 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Z5 | Olympus VG-110 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2020-07-20 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.9-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 15 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.70 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 | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max 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 | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) | 105 gr (0.23 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 470 photos | 170 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15c | LI-70B |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Dual | 1 |
| Price at release | $1,399 | $150 |
