Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ35

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ35, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FZ35 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was unveiled 9 years later than the FZ35 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z50 matches up against the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 has got outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z50 against the FZ35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and FZ35 is 74 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and FZ35.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z50 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will offer extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.