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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus VG-145, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and VG-145 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and VG-145 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was brought out 9 years after the VG-145 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z5 grades versus the VG-145 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus VG-145

 Z5 VG-145 
RevealedJuly 2020July 2011More modern by 110 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Nikon Z5

 VG-145 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus VG-145

 Z5 VG-145 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 provides physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z5 against the VG-145.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and VG-145 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and VG-145.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will give more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography information
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
Olympus VG-145 Street photography highlights
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (470 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.5 frames/s)
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (160 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography information
68
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
86
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
two card slots
36
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (675g)
28
really wide (26mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus VG-145
 Nikon Z5Olympus VG-145
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus VG-145
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-07-20 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 120 grams (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 All around 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 photographs 160 photographs
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Two 1
Launch price $1,399 $0