Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M1
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Announced October 2013
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-M1
Z50 | E-M1 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | October 2013 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Nikon Z50
E-M1 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-M1
Z50 | E-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2013-10-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | TruePIC VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 gr (0.88 pounds) | 497 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 757 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 350 pictures |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $857 | $799 |