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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FZ28 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was brought out 10 years after the FZ28 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Z50 matches up against the FZ28 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Z50 FZ28 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2009More modern by 131 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Nikon Z50

 FZ28 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ28

 Z50 FZ28 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 offers exterior measurements 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 FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z50 versus the FZ28.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FZ28 is 74 and 72 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and FZ28.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will deliver extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z50 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
73
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (397 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
75
megapixel count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography highlights
77
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (397 grams)
52
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (397g)
24
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ28
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-10-10 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 417g (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $857 $599