Z50 IIvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
Quick take: The z50 ii has the highest resolution at 21mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable; only the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 II (2024) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £699 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 385g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 II | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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