Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was released 9 years later than the E-PL1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z50 matches up vs the E-PL1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has got external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1 has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-PL1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z50 against the E-PL1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and E-PL1 is 74 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and E-PL1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.