Z50vs OM-3
VS
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure 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, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
OM-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Quick take: The z50 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the om-3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £999 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| 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-II slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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