Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M1 II

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-M1 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Z50 (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was revealed 3 years after the E-M1 II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z50 matches up vs the E-M1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 provides exterior 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-M1 II has measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-M1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Z50 against the E-M1 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and E-M1 II is 74 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and E-M1 II.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will resolve more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Z50 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.