Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is pretty close but the Z50 (APS-C) and FZ1000 II (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was introduced 8 months after the FZ1000 II and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z50 grades vs the FZ1000 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 offers outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z50 and the FZ1000 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and FZ1000 II is 74 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and FZ1000 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will render extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.