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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
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Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FZ200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was introduced 7 years later than the FZ200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z50 matches up versus the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FZ200

 Z50 FZ200 
AnnouncedOctober 2019July 2012More recent by 88 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon Z50

 FZ200 Z50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ200

 Z50 FZ200 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 comes with exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z50 against the FZ200.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FZ200 is 74 and 65 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and FZ200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will result in greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
73
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (397g)
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography info
75
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
77
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (397 grams)
55
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (540 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (397g)
63
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-10-10 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 320 photos 540 photos
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $857 $499