Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH6
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Announced October 2019
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2012
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FH6 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z50 was released 7 years after the FH6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z50 scores versus the FH6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FH6
Z50 | FH6 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | January 2012 | More modern by 95 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon Z50
FH6 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH6
Z50 | FH6 |
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 features physical 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) and the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z50 versus the FH6.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and FH6 is 74 and 96 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and FH6.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2019-10-10 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397 grams (0.88 pounds) | 119 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | 280 photos |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $857 | $129 |