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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Released October 2019
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FP1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FP1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was manufactured 9 years after the FP1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z50 grades versus the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FP1

 Z50 FP1 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2010More modern by 119 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon Z50

 FP1 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FP1

 Z50 FP1 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 features 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) while the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z50 vs the FP1.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FP1 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and FP1.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will show more detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (397 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
75
MP count decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average (397 grams)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging highlights
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (397 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FP1
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-10-10 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine IV
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 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Screen 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 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 images -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $857 $153