Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3
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![Nikon Z50 front Nikon Z50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z50/Nikon-Z50-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH3.jpg)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Released October 2019
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FH3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
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The Z50 was revealed 9 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z50 grades vs the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FH3
Z50 | FH3 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 119 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Nikon Z50
FH3 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH3
Z50 | FH3 |
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 comes with outer measurements 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 FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z50 compared to the FH3.
![Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH3-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FH3 is 74 and 94 respectively.
![Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and FH3.
As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will show extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z50 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2019-10-10 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397 gr (0.88 lb) | 165 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Built-in | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $857 | $160 |