Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ80

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic FZ80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively close but the Z50 (APS-C) and FZ80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was introduced 2 years after the FZ80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z50 scores versus the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 enjoys outside measurements 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 FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z50 against the FZ80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and FZ80 is 74 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and FZ80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will render more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.