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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5 II
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GH5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively close but the Z50 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The Z50 was released 2 years later than the GH5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z50 scores against the GH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic GH5

 Z50 GH5 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2017More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Nikon Z50

 GH5 Z50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GH5

 Z50 GH5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has got exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z50 versus the GH5.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and GH5 is 74 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and GH5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will render more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography features
Panasonic GH5 Street photography features
73
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (397 grams)
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography details
75
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography details
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (397g)
68
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging factors
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (397 grams)
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GH5
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-10 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 225
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 725 grams (1.60 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 320 images 410 images
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch cost $857 $1,298