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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FZ40

 Z50 FZ40 
AnnouncedOctober 2019July 2010Fresher by 113 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Nikon Z50

 FZ40 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ40

 Z50 FZ40 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

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

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography advice
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
75
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography features
77
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (397g)
54
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (494 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging details
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397g)
23
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (494g)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ40
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-10-10 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 494 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Form of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $857 $420