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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was introduced 6 years later than the G6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z50 grades against the G6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic G6

 Z50 G6 
RevealedOctober 2019April 2013Fresher by 79 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Nikon Z50

 G6 Z50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G6

 Z50 G6 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 vs the G6.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and G6 is 74 and 74 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and G6.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will show more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Z50 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Panasonic G6
73
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
75
decent MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
56
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Panasonic G6 Travel photography features
77
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent MP (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
72
supports touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
decent MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Panasonic G6
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G6
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-10-10 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
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
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 390 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 320 images 340 images
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $857 $750