Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-PM2

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and E-PM2 is 74 and 89 respectively.

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.