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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was introduced 8 years later than the E-P3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z50 grades against the E-P3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-P3

 Z50 E-P3 
LaunchedOctober 2019August 2011Fresher by 100 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Nikon Z50

 E-P3 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-P3

 Z50 E-P3 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 comes with outside dimensions 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-P3 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-P3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Z50 against the E-P3.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and E-P3 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and E-P3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will resolve greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Z50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P3
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography features
Olympus E-P3 Street photography features
73
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397g)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography information
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography information
75
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography features
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (397g)
60
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397g)
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-P3
 Nikon Z50Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z50 Olympus PEN E-P3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-10-10 2011-08-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 35
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 369 grams (0.81 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $857 $0