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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FP5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was brought out 8 years after the FP5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z50 scores versus the FP5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FP5

 Z50 FP5 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2011More modern by 107 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Nikon Z50

 FP5 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FP5

 Z50 FP5 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 has outside 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) and the Panasonic FP5 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z50 and the FP5.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and FP5 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and FP5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z50 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will produce greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
75
good resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (260 CIPA)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
65
good battery pack (260 shots)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
good resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
40
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (260 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging info
71
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
30
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FP5
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-10-10 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 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 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $857 $199