Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX8

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic GX8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very well matched but the Z50 (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was launched 4 years later than the GX8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z50 grades versus the GX8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z50 vs the GX8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and GX8 is 74 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and GX8.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Z50 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.