Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ70

Here, we are matching up the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ70, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and FZ70 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and FZ70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was brought out 6 years later than the FZ70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z50 grades vs the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 features outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z50 and the FZ70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and FZ70 is 74 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and FZ70.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z50 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will deliver more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.