Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
- Revealed April 2019
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
- Superseded the Panasonic G85
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic G95, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is fairly comparable but the Z50 (APS-C) and G95 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Z50 was revealed 7 months after the G95 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z50 grades against the G95 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic G95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic G95
Z50 | G95 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | April 2019 | Newer by 7 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Nikon Z50
G95 | Z50 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 1040k | Sharper display (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G95
Z50 | G95 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 has got outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G95 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).
See the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic G95 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 vs the G95.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and G95 is 74 and 67 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and G95.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will show extra detail because of its extra 0.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Z50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-G90 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2019-04-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | Venus Engine |
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 | 21MP | 20.3MP |
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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397 grams (0.88 lbs) | 536 grams (1.18 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 290 photos |
Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $857 | $998 |