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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FH20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was manufactured 9 years after the FH20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z50 matches up versus the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FH20

 Z50 FH20 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2010Newer by 119 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon Z50

 FH20 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH20

 Z50 FH20 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 comes with physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z50 compared to the FH20.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FH20 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and FH20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will provide more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography information
Panasonic FH20 Street photography information
73
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography features
75
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography info
77
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (397 grams)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH20
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-10-10 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.88 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery model 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
Launch cost $857 $179