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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-5

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-5 front
Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-3
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-5 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus E-5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E-5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was announced 9 years after the E-5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z7 II grades versus the E-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-5

 Z7 II E-5 
RevealedOctober 2020February 2011More modern by 119 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Nikon Z7 II

 E-5 Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-5

 Z7 II E-5 
Manual focus More precise focus

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-5 has measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus E-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 II versus the E-5.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and E-5 is 61 and 58 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and E-5.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with greater detail with its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-5 Portrait photography advice
88
you can focus manually
high MP (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-5 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-5 as a Sports photography camera
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-5 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
high MP (46MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
weather sealing
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Olympus E-5 Landscape photography information
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Olympus E-5 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
64
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
includes external mic support
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-5
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus E-5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus E-5
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2020-10-14 2011-02-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic V+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 11
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - HyperCrystal transmissive LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 18.00 m (at ISO 200)
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, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 519
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 870 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLM-5
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $2,997 $1,700