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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was brought out 22 months later than the GH5S which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z50 grades against the GH5S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic GH5S

 Z50 GH5S 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2018Fresher by 22 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Nikon Z50

 GH5S Z50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GH5S

 Z50 GH5S 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has got physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z50 against the GH5S.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and GH5S is 74 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and GH5S.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will offer you extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Z50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography features
Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
73
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
75
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
61
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
79
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GH5S
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-10 2018-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Venus Engine 10
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 10 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 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 209 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video 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 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
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 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 pictures 440 pictures
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots One Two
Price at release $857 $2,498