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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FH1 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Z50 was introduced 9 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z50 scores versus the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FH1

 Z50 FH1 
AnnouncedOctober 2019January 2010More recent by 119 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon Z50

 FH1 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH1

 Z50 FH1 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 offers external dimensions 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 FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z50 and the FH1.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FH1 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and FH1.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will produce more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Z50 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (397 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
75
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (397 grams)
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (397 grams)
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-10-10 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 163 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $857 $150