Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FX90

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FX90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FX90 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FX90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was announced 8 years after the FX90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z50 grades versus the FX90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has got physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z50 compared to the FX90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FX90 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and FX90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will result in more detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Z50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.