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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ2500
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 Z50 FZ1000 
IntroducedOctober 2019June 2014Newer by 65 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Nikon Z50

 FZ1000 Z50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ1000

 Z50 FZ1000 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

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

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
70
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography info
73
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography highlights
75
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
67
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography details
77
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
65
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
64
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ1000 as a Vlogging camera
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
66
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ1000
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-10-10 2014-06-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-400mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) 831 gr (1.83 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 517
Other
Battery life 320 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $857 $800