Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic FZ60
Z50 | FZ60 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | July 2012 | Fresher by 88 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Nikon Z50
FZ60 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic FZ60
Z50 | FZ60 | |||
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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).
Take a look at the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic FZ60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and FZ60 is 74 and 68 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $857 | $350 |