Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P1

Let's look much closer at the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was revealed 10 years later than the E-P1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z50 matches up vs the E-P1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Olympus PEN E-P1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 enjoys physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P1 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-P1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z50 compared to the E-P1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and E-P1 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and E-P1.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.