Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VR-330
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VR-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus VR-320
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Here, we are looking at the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus VR-330, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and VR-330 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and VR-330 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe Z5 was unveiled 9 years later than the VR-330 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z5 scores against the VR-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Olympus VR-330. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Olympus VR-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus VR-330
| Z5 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2020 |  | February 2011 | Fresher by 115 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Nikon Z5
| VR-330 | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus VR-330
| Z5 | VR-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 enjoys external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Olympus VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z5 versus Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5 versus the VR-330.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and VR-330 is 62 and 94 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and VR-330.
All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will provide more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Z5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Olympus VR-330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Z5 | Olympus VR-330 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2020-07-20 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 24 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 273 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Available lenses | 15 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL15c | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 2 | One |
| Retail price | $1,399 | $220 |