Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2
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![Nikon Z50 front Nikon Z50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z50/Nikon-Z50-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Revealed October 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced May 2013
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.
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The Z50 was unveiled 6 years after the E-PM2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z50 scores vs the E-PM2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-PM2
Z50 | E-PM2 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | ![]() | May 2013 | Newer by 78 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Nikon Z50
E-PM2 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-PM2
Z50 | E-PM2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus E-PM2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 vs the E-PM2.
![Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and E-PM2 is 74 and 89 respectively.
![Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and E-PM2.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will result in more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Olympus PEN E-PM2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-10-10 | 2013-05-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 gr (0.88 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 932 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $857 | $448 |