Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5S

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.