Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GX85

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic GX85, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was manufactured 3 years after the GX85 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z50 grades against the GX85 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-GX85. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 features physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z50 and the GX85.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and GX85 is 74 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and GX85.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will provide greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Z50 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.