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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FZ60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FZ60 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was launched 7 years later than the FZ60 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z50 grades against the FZ60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FZ60

 Z50 FZ60 
AnnouncedOctober 2019July 2012Fresher by 88 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Nikon Z50

 FZ60 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ60

 Z50 FZ60 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 enjoys physical 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 FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z50 vs the FZ60.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FZ60 is 74 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will show more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Z50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography highlights
73
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than others (397 grams)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
75
MP count good (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (450 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography information
77
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than others (397 grams)
57
good battery (450 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (493 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count good (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
49
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
heavier than others (397 grams)
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (493 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ60
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-10-10 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 lb) 493g (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 450 photographs
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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