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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
50
Features
73
Overall
59

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Updated by Panasonic LX100 II
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic LX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and LX100 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was manufactured 5 years after the LX100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z50 grades versus the LX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic LX100

 Z50 LX100 
ReleasedOctober 2019September 2014More modern by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Nikon Z50

 LX100 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic LX100

 Z50 LX100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z50 and the LX100.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and LX100 is 74 and 83 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and LX100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will render greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Panasonic LX100
73
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (397g)
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
75
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
66
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (397g)
75
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (13 megapixels)
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100
79
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging features
71
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (397 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic LX100
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-10-10 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 4112 x 3088
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Max aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lb) 393g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $857 $800