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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic SZ3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and SZ3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was launched 6 years after the SZ3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z50 scores vs the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic SZ3

 Z50 SZ3 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2013Newer by 83 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon Z50

 SZ3 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic SZ3

 Z50 SZ3 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z50 vs the SZ3.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and SZ3 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
80
has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Sports photography camera
75
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography details
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (397 grams)
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
39
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging highlights
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (397 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic SZ3
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-10-10 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images 250 images
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $857 $150