Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ1000

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is pretty close but the Z50 (APS-C) and FZ1000 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was released 5 years after the FZ1000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z50 matches up against the FZ1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 features outer 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) while the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z50 versus the FZ1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FZ1000 is 74 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and FZ1000.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will render more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.