Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-P3

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Olympus PEN E-P3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.