Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FS25

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FS25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FS25 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was unveiled 10 years after the FS25 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z50 matches up against the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 provides external 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 FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z50 versus the FS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FS25 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and FS25.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will render more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.