Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Released October 2019
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Announced August 2018
- Replaced the Panasonic LX100
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic LX100 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and LX100 II (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z50 was launched 14 months after the LX100 II making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z50 grades versus the LX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic LX100 II
Z50 | LX100 II | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | August 2018 | Newer by 14 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Nikon Z50
LX100 II | Z50 | |||
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Display resolution | 1240k | 1040k | Clearer display (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic LX100 II
Z50 | LX100 II | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic LX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z50 compared to the LX100 II.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and LX100 II is 74 and 81 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and LX100 II.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Z50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2019-10-10 | 2018-08-22 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 17 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4736 x 3552 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 1800s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397 grams (0.88 lbs) | 392 grams (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 340 shots |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $857 | $998 |