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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Older Model is Panasonic G1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G3
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and G2 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and G2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was announced 9 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z50 grades against the G2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic G2

 Z50 G2 
ReleasedOctober 2019July 2010Fresher by 113 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Nikon Z50

 G2 Z50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G2

 Z50 G2 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 provides physical 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) while the Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z50 vs the G2.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and G2 is 74 and 72 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and G2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will produce extra detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Z50 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
Panasonic G2 Sports photography details
75
MP count good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Panasonic G2
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count good (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
58
offers touch focus
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (428 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count good (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
57
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Panasonic G2
71
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397g)
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
includes external mic jack
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (428 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G2
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-10 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 428 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life 320 images 360 images
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $857 $1,000