New camera: Trying to make up my mind between a Olympus om-d e-m10 w/2 kit lenses & the Nikon z50 w/2 kit lenses. If it matters, my current cameras are Nikons. Just looking for...

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

Trying to make up my mind between a Olympus om-d e-m10 w/2 kit lenses & the Nikon z50 w/2 kit lenses. If it matters, my current cameras are Nikons. Just looking for something smaller & lighter to carry sometimes. Thoughts, please.

Toment Loc: FL, IL

z50
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fetzler Loc: North West PA

Olympus cameras are great. I have Nikon (D7200) and Olympus PenF and EM1 MKIII. I must say that I think the Olympus Cameras take slightly better photos. Olympus Cameras have a number of computational modes like Live Composite that are interesting and unique. My Olympus Cameras have a rotatable screed that I find useful in Macro work. Olympus IBIS is terrific.

I would suggest that you might move up to at least the EM5 series. Look ant manuals to learn the differences.

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

whatdat wrote:

Trying to make up my mind between a Olympus om-d e-m10 w/2 kit lenses & the Nikon z50 w/2 kit lenses. If it matters, my current cameras are Nikons. Just looking for something smaller & lighter to carry sometimes. Thoughts, please.

If you want small and light pick the Nikon Z fc.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Mac wrote:

If you want small and light pick the Nikon Z fc.

I have both a Z50 and the Z fc. While the Z50 weighs slightly more than the Z fc because of the built in grip, the Z50 body is noticeably smaller and more compact then the Z fc.

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

You need to get a hold of and try out each one... Everyone here is going to tell you what they have and what you need...they will both create great captures... One will feel better in your hands, have more of the features you need, and you will instinctively gravitate towards it... then just go with your gut; its a win win either way...

Bill_de Loc: US

I have the two Nikons being discussed.

For me, the Zfc is fun because it brings back memories. The LCD is more versatile on the Zfc. It folds out to the side and can face front, back, or anywhere in between. It can also fold into the back of the camera, burying it so the back of the camera looks retro.

On the otherhand, the Z50 has a built in 'small' flash.

You can compare the specs here:

https://www.google.com/search?q=nikon+z50+vs+zfc&pcmp=c

The results with both cameras and the kit lenses are pretty impressive.

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whatdat wrote:

Trying to make up my mind between a Olympus om-d e-m10 w/2 kit lenses & the Nikon z50 w/2 kit lenses. If it matters, my current cameras are Nikons. Just looking for something smaller & lighter to carry sometimes. Thoughts, please.

My thought is that cuz either choice comes with new lenses your current system is not a valid influence. And wanting to go smaller Id go with the smallest kit ... which I expect is the Olympus kit.

Also, if you ever choose to upgrade, Olympus takes smaller format very seriously while Nikon treats it like a stepchild. No speculation involved ... strictly real world use of Nikon and Olympus. But my use is MY use.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

whatdat wrote:

Trying to make up my mind between a Olympus om-d e-m10 w/2 kit lenses & the Nikon z50 w/2 kit lenses. If it matters, my current cameras are Nikons. Just looking for something smaller & lighter to carry sometimes. Thoughts, please.

I would agree with the suggestion to upgrade to the E-M5. It is not that the E-M10 is that "inferior", but that the E-M5 is weatherproof. Choose a lens like the 12-40, 12-45, 12-100, 12-200, or 14-150 to make the system weatherproof. The cheapest lenses are the 14-150 and 12-45. The best travel body / lens combination (in my opinion) would be the E-M5 and 12-100. The E-M5 and 12-100 should be about 2.5 pounds, weatherproof, and no tripod needed. Also, the sensor shape usually means less pixels lost printing to most standard print sizes. And remember that the 12-40 has the same angle of view as a 24-80 full frame lens. Likewise for the other 4/3rds lenses.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I agree with the gentleman that suggested that you should try both before making a final decision. Although I agree with the size, IBIS and technologies built into Olympus cameras if you finally decide to buy the Z50 using the proper adapter you will have access to your present lenses in use with the D7200 which in my opinion is an advantage.

I have never tried the Z50 and I own the OM-10 Mk II which is small enough and a great performer. The kit lenses are pretty good and I am assuming the OM-10 comes with the 14-40 and the 40-150 "plastic fantastic."
As has been said, try them both before buying.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

whatdat wrote:

Trying to make up my mind between a Olympus om-d e-m10 w/2 kit lenses & the Nikon z50 w/2 kit lenses. If it matters, my current cameras are Nikons. Just looking for something smaller & lighter to carry sometimes. Thoughts, please.

Consider a smart phone. Pixel 6 is about $800, iPhone 13 & S22 Ultra a couple hundred dollars more. All are very capable cameras and so much more.

Nosaj Loc: Sarasota, Florida

Olympus!

Canisdirus

Both very entry level setups...and you already have gear.

Not seeing the point here.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

Appreciate everyone’s suggestions. Will work it out.

ELNikkor

Stick with Nikon