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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(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
Olympus PEN-F
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus PEN-F

 Z50 PEN-F 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2016Newer by 46 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Nikon Z50

 PEN-F Z50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus PEN-F

 Z50 PEN-F 
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).

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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.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography info
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Street photography advice
73
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397g)
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography info
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography info
75
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography information
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography information
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
75
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography advice
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging details
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging details
71
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397g)
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus PEN-F
 Nikon Z50Olympus PEN-F
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