Z50vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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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?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
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 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z50 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 (2019) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £699 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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