Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-PL7
Z50 | E-PL7 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | September 2014 | More recent by 63 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Nikon Z50
E-PL7 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL7
Z50 | E-PL7 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | |
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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 |