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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Launched July 2020
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus VG-120, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and VG-120 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and VG-120 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was launched 9 years after the VG-120 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z5 grades versus the VG-120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus VG-120

 Z5 VG-120 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2011More modern by 117 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Nikon Z5

 VG-120 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus VG-120

 Z5 VG-120 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. 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 VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus VG-120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Z5 and the VG-120.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and VG-120 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and VG-120.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Z5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography information
Olympus VG-120 Street photography information
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography details
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (470 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.5 frames/s)
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery life (470 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (160 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography advice
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (470 shots)
has double storage slots
36
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging features
34
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
28
fairly wide (26mm)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus VG-120
 Nikon Z5Olympus VG-120
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z5 Olympus VG-120
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-07-20 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range - 7cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 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
External flash
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 675g (1.49 lbs) 120g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 160 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c LI-70B
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
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $1,399 $190