Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 8000

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus 8000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and 8000 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and 8000 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was released 10 years after the 8000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z50 grades against the 8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 features physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z50 vs the 8000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and 8000 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and 8000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.