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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95 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 G95
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic G95

 Z50 G95 
RevealedOctober 2019April 2019Newer by 7 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Nikon Z50

 G95 Z50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G95

 Z50 G95 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and G95 is 74 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397g)
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
Panasonic G95 Sports photography details
75
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
68
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (397 grams)
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (290 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Panasonic G95 Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397 grams)
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic G95
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
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