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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released July 2021
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH6
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GH5 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is very comparable but the Z50 (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was brought out 21 months before the GH5 II making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z50 grades against the GH5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 Z50 GH5 II 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Nikon Z50

 GH5 II Z50 
ReleasedJuly 2021October 2019More modern by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GH5 II

 Z50 GH5 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 features outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 and the GH5 II.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and GH5 II is 74 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and GH5 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z50 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will provide extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Z50 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5 II
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography factors
73
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography details
75
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery pack (400 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography features
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (397g)
69
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (4992 x 3744 resolution)
includes external microphone port
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also called as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-10 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 15 108
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4992x3744
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 727 grams (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 320 photos 400 photos
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $857 $1,700