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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Introduced July 2020
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VH-410, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and VH-410 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and VH-410 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Z5 was manufactured 8 years later than the VH-410 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z5 matches up vs the VH-410 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus VH-410

 Z5 VH-410 
RevealedJuly 2020August 2012Fresher by 97 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Nikon Z5

 VH-410 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus VH-410

 Z5 VH-410 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 comes with outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VH-410 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 compared to the VH-410.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and VH-410 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and VH-410.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Z5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Olympus VH-410
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average (675g)
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography highlights
68
great battery life (470 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
more heavy than average (675g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (470 per charge)
has double storage slots
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (675g)
32
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus VH-410
 Nikon Z5Olympus VH-410
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus VH-410
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-07-20 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 -
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 - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
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 speed 4.5 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.70 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15c LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $1,399 $186