Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX10

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and LX10 (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was manufactured 3 years after the LX10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z50 matches up versus the LX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 features outer 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 LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z50 and the LX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and LX10 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and LX10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer you more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.