Nikon Z50 vs Olympus FE-4030

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus FE-4030, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FE-4030 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was introduced 9 years after the FE-4030 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z50 grades versus the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z50 vs the FE-4030.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FE-4030 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and FE-4030.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z50 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will give more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.