Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM5
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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 GM5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
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The Z50 was released 5 years after the GM5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z50 matches up against the GM5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic GM5
Z50 | GM5 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | ![]() | September 2014 | Newer by 62 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Nikon Z50
GM5 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GM5
Z50 | GM5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 has outer 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 GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic GM5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Z50 versus the GM5.
![Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and GM5 is 74 and 91 respectively.
![Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and GM5.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z50-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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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 GM5 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 15 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397 grams (0.88 lb) | 211 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 721 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 220 shots |
Battery form | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | DMW-BLH7 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $857 | $966 |