Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF8

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was brought out 3 years later than the GF8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z50 scores vs the GF8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z50 versus the GF8.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and GF8 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and GF8.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will offer you greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.