Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Announced October 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF5
- New Model is Panasonic GF7
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z50 was released 6 years later than the GF6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z50 matches up against the GF6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic GF6
Z50 | GF6 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | April 2013 | More recent by 80 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Nikon Z50
GF6 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GF6
Z50 | GF6 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Exact same display resolution | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 has got outside dimensions 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 GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic GF6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 vs the GF6.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and GF6 is 74 and 87 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and GF6.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Z50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-10-10 | 2013-04-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | Venus Engine 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 | 21 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 lbs) | 323g (0.71 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 340 photos |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $857 | $326 |