Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5
74 Imaging
68 Features
84 Overall
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FP5
Z50 | FP5 | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | January 2011 | More modern by 107 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Nikon Z50
FP5 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FP5
Z50 | FP5 | |||
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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).
Look at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and FP5 is 74 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
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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 |