Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P1
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Revealed October 2019
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released July 2009
- Updated by Olympus E-P2
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-P1
Z50 | E-P1 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | July 2009 | More recent by 125 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Nikon Z50
E-P1 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-P1
Z50 | E-P1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Olympus PEN E-P1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-10-10 | 2009-07-29 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 pounds) | 355g (0.78 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 300 images |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $857 | $182 |