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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL5

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was launched 7 years later than the E-PL5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z50 scores versus the E-PL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-PL5

 Z50 E-PL5 
RevealedOctober 2019September 2012Fresher by 86 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Nikon Z50

 E-PL5 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL5

 Z50 E-PL5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL5 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-PL5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z50 vs the E-PL5.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and E-PL5 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and E-PL5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Z50 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography factors
Olympus E-PL5 Street photography factors
73
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (397g)
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Sports photography camera
75
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (397g)
75
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL5 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PL5 Vlogging info
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (397 grams)
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL5
 Nikon Z50Olympus PEN E-PL5
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus PEN E-PL5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-10-10 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 35
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
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 11.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250s
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 397 gr (0.88 lb) 325 gr (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 889
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $857 $400