Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M1

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-M1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was brought out 6 years later than the E-M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z50 grades versus the E-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Olympus OM-D E-M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 offers outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z50 compared to the E-M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and E-M1 is 74 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and E-M1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Z50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.