Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM1

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was launched 5 years after the GM1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z50 scores against the GM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 comes with exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z50 and the GM1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and GM1 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and GM1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Z50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.