Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX7

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.