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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6 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
  • Revealed October 2019
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL7
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The Z50 was introduced 5 years after the E-PL6 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z50 grades vs the E-PL6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-PL6

 Z50 E-PL6 
ReleasedOctober 2019August 2014Newer by 64 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Nikon Z50

 E-PL6 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL6

 Z50 E-PL6 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 provides exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL6 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z50 vs the E-PL6.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and E-PL6 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and E-PL6.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will resolve greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Z50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than average (397 grams)
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Sports photography camera
75
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average (397 grams)
85
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
no image stabilization
heavier than average (397 grams)
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no mic socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL6
 Nikon Z50Olympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus PEN E-PL6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-10 2014-08-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 35
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 325 grams (0.72 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 360 photos
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $857 $300