Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Olympus PEN E-PL6. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-PL6
Z50 | E-PL6 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | August 2014 | Newer by 64 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Nikon Z50
E-PL6 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL6
Z50 | E-PL6 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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).
See the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-PL6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | |
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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 |