Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ150

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ150, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FZ150 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was manufactured 7 years after the FZ150 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z50 scores vs the FZ150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z50 versus the FZ150.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FZ150 is 74 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and FZ150.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will show greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Z50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.