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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-620

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus E-620 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-620 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-620 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-620, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was released 10 years after the E-620 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z50 grades versus the E-620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-620

 Z50 E-620 
RevealedOctober 2019July 2009Newer by 125 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Nikon Z50

 E-620 Z50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-620

 Z50 E-620 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 enjoys outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus E-620 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z50 vs the E-620.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and E-620 is 74 and 71 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and E-620.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-620 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-620 Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
good resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography factors
Olympus E-620 Street photography factors
73
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Olympus E-620
75
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-620 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
53
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-620 Vlogging advice
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
18
can't record video
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-620
 Nikon Z50Olympus E-620
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus E-620
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-10-10 2009-07-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 7
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.48x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 500 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 320 shots 500 shots
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BLS-1
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), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $857 $799