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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GX8
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was announced 6 years after the GX7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z50 matches up against the GX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic GX7

 Z50 GX7 
ReleasedOctober 2019November 2013More modern by 73 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Nikon Z50

 GX7 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GX7

 Z50 GX7 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has outer dimensions 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 GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z50 vs the GX7.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and GX7 is 74 and 81 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and GX7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will render greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography information
Panasonic GX7 Street photography information
73
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (397g)
82
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography advice
75
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography info
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than average (397 grams)
67
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging details
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (397 grams)
34
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GX7
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-10 2013-11-07
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 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
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,765k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320s
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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 397g (0.88 lb) 402g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 718
Other
Battery life 320 photos 350 photos
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID 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) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $857 $1,000