Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 7030

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z50 and Olympus 7030, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and 7030 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and 7030 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was unveiled 9 years later than the 7030 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z50 grades vs the 7030 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 comes with outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z50 and Olympus 7030 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z50 versus the 7030.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and 7030 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and 7030.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z50 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will result in greater detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.