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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(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
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX700, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FX700 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was launched 9 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z50 grades vs the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FX700

 Z50 FX700 
IntroducedOctober 2019July 2010Fresher by 113 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon Z50

 FX700 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FX700

 Z50 FX700 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 provides external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z50 vs the FX700.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FX700 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and FX700.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z50 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Z50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
38
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Street photography factors
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
75
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent MP (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
33
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-10-10 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 176 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Form of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $857 $399