Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX580

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FX580, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FX580 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FX580 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was brought out 10 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z50 grades vs the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 offers external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z50 compared to the FX580.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and FX580 is 74 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and FX580.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an edge in sensor tech.