Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF8
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2016
- Older Model is Panasonic GF7
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF8 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic GF8
Z50 | GF8 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | February 2016 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Nikon Z50
GF8 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GF8
Z50 | GF8 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2016-02-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 15 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 5.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 lb) | 266g (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 230 shots |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $857 | $549 |