Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ100

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FZ100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FZ100 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FZ100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was manufactured 9 years later than the FZ100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z50 matches up versus the FZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has got exterior dimensions 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 FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z50 against the FZ100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and FZ100 is 74 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and FZ100.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an advantage in sensor tech.