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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FH10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was revealed 6 years after the FH10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z50 scores against the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FH10

 Z50 FH10 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2013Newer by 83 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon Z50

 FH10 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH10

 Z50 FH10 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 has got outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z50 vs the FH10.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and FH10 is 74 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and FH10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will give more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (397g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
75
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (397 grams)
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
39
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging details
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (397g)
31
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-10-10 2013-01-07
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 surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $857 $110