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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon Z50 and Olympus 7010, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and 7010 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and 7010 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was launched 10 years later than the 7010 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z50 grades against the 7010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus 7010

 Z50 7010 
IntroducedOctober 2019July 2009Fresher by 125 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Nikon Z50

 7010 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus 7010

 Z50 7010 

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 vs the 7010.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and 7010 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and 7010.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography features
Olympus 7010 Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography details
Olympus 7010 Street photography details
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (397g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Olympus 7010 Sports photography advice
75
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Olympus 7010
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
good MP (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than average (397 grams)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Olympus 7010
71
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (397 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus 7010
 Nikon Z50Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z50 Olympus Stylus 7010
Also called - mju 7010
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-10-10 2009-07-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Style of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $857 $200