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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH5
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and GH4 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was unveiled 5 years after the GH4 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z50 scores against the GH4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic GH4

 Z50 GH4 
RevealedOctober 2019February 2014Newer by 70 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Nikon Z50

 GH4 Z50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GH4

 Z50 GH4 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 offers physical measurements 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 GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Z50 vs the GH4.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and GH4 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and GH4.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will result in extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z50 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Street photography highlights
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
71
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography information
75
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Panasonic GH4
77
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
77
lighter than competitors in class (560 grams)
environment sealing
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GH4
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-10 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine IX
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 49
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.67x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 791
Other
Battery life 320 shots 500 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $857 $1,500