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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL7
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL9
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was unveiled 3 years after the E-PL8 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z50 matches up versus the E-PL8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-PL8

 Z50 E-PL8 
IntroducedOctober 2019September 2016More modern by 38 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Nikon Z50

 E-PL8 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL8

 Z50 E-PL8 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 features outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL8 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z50 against the E-PL8.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and E-PL8 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and E-PL8.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z50 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will render extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
72
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397g)
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography info
75
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL8
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (397g)
71
includes focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL8
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL8
 Nikon Z50Olympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus PEN E-PL8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-10-10 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 81
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
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
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 357 grams (0.79 lb)
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 Overall 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 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $857 $500