Nikon Z50 vs OM System OM-5

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon Z50 vs OM System OM-5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was released 4 years prior to the OM System OM-5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z50 matches up vs the OM System OM-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 & OM System OM-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & OM System OM-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the OM System OM-5 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z50 vs the OM System OM-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and OM System OM-5 is 74 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and OM System OM-5.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older Z50 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.