Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-1
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![Nikon Z50 front Nikon Z50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z50/Nikon-Z50-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Announced October 2019
(Full Review)
- 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2003
- Replacement is Olympus E-3
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-1 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E-1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.
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The Z50 was launched 16 years after the E-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z50 matches up vs the E-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Olympus E-1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Olympus E-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-1
Z50 | E-1 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | ![]() | November 2003 | More modern by 194 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 134k | Clearer screen (+906k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Nikon Z50
E-1 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-1
Z50 | E-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has outer dimensions 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 Olympus E-1 has measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 versus the E-1.
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Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and E-1 is 74 and 59 respectively.
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and E-1.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Z50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Olympus-E-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Olympus-E-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-1 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Olympus E-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Olympus E-1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2019-10-10 | 2003-11-29 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 2560 x 1920 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 15 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 1.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 134 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.48x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397 grams (0.88 lbs) | 735 grams (1.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | - |
Form of battery | Built-in | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $857 | $1,700 |