Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX48
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FX48, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FX48 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

The Z50 was introduced 10 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z50 scores versus the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FX48
Z50 | FX48 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 131 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon Z50
FX48 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FX48
Z50 | FX48 |
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z50 compared to the FX48.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and FX48 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and FX48.
To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will result in extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Z50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
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 | 21MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/3000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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) | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $857 | $325 |