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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(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
Panasonic GF6
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic GF6

 Z50 GF6 
RevealedOctober 2019April 2013More recent by 80 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Nikon Z50

 GF6 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GF6

 Z50 GF6 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution1040k1040kExact 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).

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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.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and GF6 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
64
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography features
Panasonic GF6 Street photography features
73
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
75
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography highlights
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (397g)
69
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging features
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397g)
32
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GF6
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
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