Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic LX100
Z50 | LX100 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | September 2014 | More modern by 62 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Nikon Z50
LX100 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic LX100
Z50 | LX100 | |||
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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).
Look at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic LX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and LX100 is 74 and 83 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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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 |