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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH2 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 GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Launched March 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH3
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic GH2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was introduced 8 years after the GH2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z50 scores vs the GH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic GH2

 Z50 GH2 
LaunchedOctober 2019March 2011More modern by 105 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Nikon Z50

 GH2 Z50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GH2

 Z50 GH2 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has got 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) and the Panasonic GH2 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 and the GH2.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and GH2 is 74 and 70 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and GH2.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will render extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (397 grams)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Panasonic GH2
75
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
46
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH2 Travel photography details
77
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (397 grams)
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging features
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
71
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
no image stabilization
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GH2
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-10-10 2011-03-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 15.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lbs) 442 gr (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 655
Other
Battery life 320 photos 330 photos
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $857 $1,000