Z50vs OM-5
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
OM-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The z50 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £899 |
| 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/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| 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 | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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