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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Introduced October 2019
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH8, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FH8 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Z50 was brought out 7 years after the FH8 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z50 grades against the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FH8

 Z50 FH8 
IntroducedOctober 2019January 2012Newer by 95 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Nikon Z50

 FH8 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH8

 Z50 FH8 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want 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) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z50 vs the FH8.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FH8 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and FH8.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will offer greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Z50 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (397g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
75
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (397 grams)
69
lighter than competition (123g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
43
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging information
71
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (397g)
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (123 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FH8
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-10-10 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 397g (0.88 pounds) 123g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photos
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $857 $149