Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR3

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZR3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and ZR3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was manufactured 9 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z50 grades versus the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z50 and the ZR3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and ZR3 is 74 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and ZR3.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Z50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.