Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-PL8
Z50 | E-PL8 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | September 2016 | More modern by 38 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Nikon Z50
E-PL8 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL8
Z50 | E-PL8 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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).
Check out the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PL8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and E-PL8 is 74 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | |
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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 |