Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ40

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ40, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FZ40 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FZ40 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was unveiled 9 years later than the FZ40 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z50 matches up vs the FZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 has external dimensions 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 FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z50 compared to the FZ40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FZ40 is 74 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and FZ40.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will provide you with more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Z50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.