Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S5 II X, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is very similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was revealed 4 years before the S5 II X and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z50 scores against the S5 II X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 has outside 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) whilst the Panasonic S5 II X has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S5 II X in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z50 against the S5 II X.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and S5 II X is 74 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and S5 II X.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic S5 II X will offer you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Z50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.