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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-510

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus E-510 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced November 2007
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-500
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-520
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-510 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-510, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E-510 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was manufactured 12 years after the E-510 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z50 grades against the E-510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-510

 Z50 E-510 
AnnouncedOctober 2019November 2007Newer by 145 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Nikon Z50

 E-510 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-510

 Z50 E-510 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-510 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z50 and the E-510.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-510 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and E-510 is 74 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and E-510.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger Z50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-510 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-510 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Olympus E-510
73
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (490g)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Olympus E-510
75
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography details
Olympus E-510 Travel photography details
77
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
52
lighter than competitors in class (490g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Olympus E-510
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-510 Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly display
touch screen
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
9
no video
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-510
 Nikon Z50Olympus E-510
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus E-510
Also referred to as - EVOLT E-510
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2019-10-10 2007-11-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 490 grams (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 442
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $857 $550