Nikon Z50 vs Olympus PEN-F
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Released January 2016
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Nikon Z50 and Olympus PEN-F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is fairly similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z50 was announced 3 years after the PEN-F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z50 scores against the PEN-F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 & Olympus PEN-F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus PEN-F
Z50 | PEN-F | |||
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Released | October 2019 | January 2016 | Newer by 46 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Nikon Z50
PEN-F | Z50 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus PEN-F
Z50 | PEN-F | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 has external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z50 and Olympus PEN-F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z50 vs the PEN-F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and PEN-F is 74 and 84 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and PEN-F.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will deliver greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Z50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Olympus PEN-F |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2016-01-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397 grams (0.88 pounds) | 427 grams (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 330 photos |
Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $857 | $1,000 |