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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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 FP2 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FP2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FP2 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FP2 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was unveiled 9 years later than the FP2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z50 scores vs the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FP2

 Z50 FP2 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2010More recent by 119 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Nikon Z50

 FP2 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FP2

 Z50 FP2 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z50 compared to the FP2.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and FP2 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and FP2.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z50 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will provide greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer Z50 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
75
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (397g)
56
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
32
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging information
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FP2
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 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 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
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 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 photographs -
Battery type Built-in -
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
Retail cost $857 $80