Nikon Z50 vs OM System OM-1

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon Z50 versus OM System OM-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was launched 3 years prior to the OM System OM-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z50 grades against the OM System OM-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 & OM System OM-1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & OM System OM-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 provides outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the OM System OM-1 has specifications of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 versus OM System OM-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z50 against the OM System OM-1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and OM System OM-1 is 74 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and OM System OM-1.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Z50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.