Nikon D5 vs Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelD5OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Predecessor ModelNikon D4s Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      Successor ModelOlympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      MSRP$6499/£5729$649 (body only), $799 (w/14-42mm PZ lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.33 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.8 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,280,000100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      ProcessorEXPEED 5TruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution5588 x 37124608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:24:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFFJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High 2
      Extra High 1
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points153121
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark IX screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Lens MountNikon FMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,359k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.72x1.23x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.72x0.62x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm19.2 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +2
      Shutter Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)8.6 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)8.6 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting14.0 fps8.6 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8.6 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 22 Frames (Raw) / 36 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 4.8 fps at 16.1 MP for Unlimited Frames
      Flash Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      redeye
      slow sync
      2nd-curtain slow sync
      redeye slow sync
      fill-in
      manual
      off
      Flash Range5.80 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      DxO Low Light ISO2434
      DxO Color Depth25.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.3
      DxO Overall Score88
      Video Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720)
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5A or WT-6A transmitters
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired, wireless, smartphone via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%30 to 90%
      Physical Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Dimensions160 x 158.5 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.26 x 3.62")122 x 84 x 50 mm (4.8 x 3.31 x 1.97")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.6 x 9.1 x 6.8"7.4 x 6.4 x 4.6"
      Package Weight4.7 lb2.3 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Battery PackEN-EL18aBLS-50
      Battery Life3780 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon D5 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 12 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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