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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z50 and Olympus 8010, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and 8010 (13MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and 8010 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was manufactured 9 years after the 8010 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z50 matches up vs the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus 8010

 Z50 8010 
ReleasedOctober 2019February 2010Newer by 118 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon Z50

 8010 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus 8010

 Z50 8010 

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 provides external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z50 against the 8010.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and 8010 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and 8010.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Z50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
28
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
75
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others (397g)
64
environment proof
MP count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus 8010
 Nikon Z50Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also referred to as - mju Tough 8010
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-10-10 2010-02-02
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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Style of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $857 $600