Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX9

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very comparable but the Z50 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was unveiled 21 months after the GX9 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z50 scores vs the GX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 offers outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z50 and the GX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and GX9 is 74 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and GX9.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will produce greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.