Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
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- 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
- Released July 2020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Launched December 2012
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Following is a in depth review of the Nikon Z5 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z5 was manufactured 7 years after the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z5 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| Z5 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2020 |  | December 2012 | More modern by 93 months |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon Z5
| XZ-2 iHS | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| Z5 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has got external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z5 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z5 vs the XZ-2 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and XZ-2 iHS is 62 and 85 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and XZ-2 iHS.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will provide extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Z5 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2020-07-20 | 2012-12-18 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 6 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 273 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Available lenses | 15 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| 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, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 675 grams (1.49 pounds) | 346 grams (0.76 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 470 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL15c | Li-90B |
| 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/SDXC |
| Card slots | Two | 1 |
| Price at release | $1,399 | $450 |
