Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM1

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was manufactured 7 years later than the E-PM1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z50 scores versus the E-PM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 features 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) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-PM1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 against the E-PM1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and E-PM1 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and E-PM1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will result in extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Z50 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.