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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Released June 2020
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the G100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Z50 (APS-C) and G100 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was unveiled 8 months prior to the G100 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z50 matches up vs the G100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic G100

 Z50 G100 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Nikon Z50

 G100 Z50 
ReleasedJune 2020October 2019Fresher by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G100

 Z50 G100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 provides external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Z50 vs the G100.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and G100 is 74 and 81 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and G100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will show greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Z50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography info
Panasonic G100 Street photography info
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (397g)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Panasonic G100
75
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (397 grams)
78
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G100 Vlogging highlights
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (397 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G100
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-10 2020-06-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 209 49
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 352 grams (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 270 photographs
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $857 $698