Olympus E-M10 III vs Nikon Z50

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Olympus E-M10 III vs Nikon Z50

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4/3 226.2mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Olympus E-M10 III advantages over Nikon Z50

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon Z50 advantages over Olympus E-M10 III

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More viewfinder magnification
0.68x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
20.9 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 8.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.0 fps vs 8.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Superbly-built, comfortable and compact body; Pairs beautifully with pancake kit lens; Excellent image quality; Excellent performance in most respects; Great single-shot autofocus; Really nice viewfinder and touch-screen display; Friendlier user interface courts amateurs.
Some controls are a bit small and tightly-packed; Hand grips are still a bit modestly-sized for larger lenses; Continuous and video autofocus just isn't up to snuff; New user interface can feel limiting to advanced photographers; Underwhelming battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M5 II

Olympus E-M10 III

Olympus E-M5 II

$549
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Internal flash

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-M5 II

Nikon Z50

Olympus E-M5 II

$790
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10 III

Olympus E-M10 II

$549
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Bigger JPEG buffer

$349
4/3

Less expensive

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Nikon Z50

Olympus E-M10 II

$790
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$349
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX85

$549
4/3

More telephoto lens reach
Higher max flash sync

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic GX85

Nikon Z50

Panasonic GX85

$790
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Canon EOS M50

Olympus E-M10 III

Canon EOS M50

$549
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M50

$790
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Olympus E-M10 III

Fujifilm X-S10

$549
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1199
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

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Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-S10

$790
APS-C

Less expensive
Wider angle kit lens

$1199
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

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