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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon Z50 and Olympus FE-25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FE-25 (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FE-25 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was unveiled 10 years after the FE-25 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z50 grades against the FE-25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus FE-25

 Z50 FE-25 
AnnouncedOctober 2019January 2009More modern by 131 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.4"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1040k112kClearer display (+928k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Nikon Z50

 FE-25 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus FE-25

 Z50 FE-25 

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 enjoys physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus FE-25 has sizing of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z50 and Olympus FE-25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Z50 versus the FE-25.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and FE-25 is 74 and 98 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and FE-25.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will give you greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Olympus FE-25
73
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
75
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good resolution (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
61
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
9
no video recording
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus FE-25
 Nikon Z50Olympus FE-25
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus FE-25
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-10-10 2009-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 3648 x 2768
Max native ISO 51200 -
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.4"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) -
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $857 $15