Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4
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![Nikon Z50 front Nikon Z50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z50/Nikon-Z50-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic GH4
Z50 | GH4 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | ![]() | February 2014 | Newer by 70 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1036k | Clearer screen (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Nikon Z50
GH4 | Z50 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GH4
Z50 | GH4 | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH4-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and GH4 is 74 and 66 respectively.
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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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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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 |