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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL8
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was brought out 5 years later than the E-PL7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z50 matches up against the E-PL7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-PL7

 Z50 E-PL7 
IntroducedOctober 2019September 2014More recent by 63 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Nikon Z50

 E-PL7 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL7

 Z50 E-PL7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z50 compared to the E-PL7.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and E-PL7 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and E-PL7.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will give you extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Z50 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Olympus E-PL7
73
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (397 grams)
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography highlights
75
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography highlights
77
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (397 grams)
85
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL7
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
megapixel count decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
78
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL7
 Nikon Z50Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z50 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-10 2014-09-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 209 81
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 357g (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 873
Other
Battery life 320 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $857 $499