Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G5
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Released July 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic G3
- Replacement is Panasonic G6
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Z50 was launched 7 years after the G5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z50 matches up versus the G5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic G5
Z50 | G5 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | July 2012 | Newer by 89 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Nikon Z50
G5 | Z50 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G5
Z50 | G5 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z50 vs the G5.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and G5 is 74 and 74 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and G5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Z50 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2012-07-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 16MP |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 lbs) | 396g (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 320 photographs |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $857 | $699 |