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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic LZ40, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and LZ40 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was launched 5 years later than the LZ40 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z50 grades vs the LZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic LZ40

 Z50 LZ40 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2014More recent by 71 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Nikon Z50

 LZ40 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic LZ40

 Z50 LZ40 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 features exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z50 vs the LZ40.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and LZ40 is 74 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and LZ40.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Z50 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
40
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography information
73
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397g)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
75
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
47
incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography features
77
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is good (21MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (397 grams)
55
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (22mm)
great zoom (924mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (524 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
44
really wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging factors
71
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397g)
27
really wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
does have mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (524 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic LZ40
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-10-10 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max boosted ISO 204800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 22-924mm (42.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 524 grams (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $857 $219