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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL1s
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-PL1

 Z50 E-PL1 
AnnouncedOctober 2019May 2010Fresher by 115 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Nikon Z50

 E-PL1 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL1

 Z50 E-PL1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison

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

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Olympus E-PL1
73
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397 grams)
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography information
75
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography info
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (397g)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (290 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (290 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging factors
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397g)
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL1
 Nikon Z50Olympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus PEN E-PL1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-10 2010-05-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Truepic V
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 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) 334 gr (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 487
Other
Battery life 320 images 290 images
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $857 $288