Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 II

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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic GH5 II

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Nikon Z50 Review.
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4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon Z50 advantages over Panasonic GH5 II

Less expensive
$997 vs $1798
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.22 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer video battery life
75 vs 60 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
60 mm vs 87 mm
Thinner
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic GH5 II advantages over Nikon Z50

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

410 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
1840k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.68x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon Z50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Nikon Z50 Shooter's Report

We haven’t reviewed the Panasonic GH5 II.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M5

$857
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS M5

Panasonic GH5 II

Canon EOS M5

$1298
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Canon EOS M5

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M50

$857
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS M50

Panasonic GH5 II

Canon EOS M50

$1298
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Sony A6400

Nikon Z50

Sony A6400

$857
APS-C

Lacks anti-aliasing filter
Higher extended ISO

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6400

Panasonic GH5 II

Sony A6400

$1298
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Nikon Z50

Sony A6100

$857
APS-C

Lacks anti-aliasing filter
Higher extended ISO

$648
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Sony A6100

Panasonic GH5 II

Sony A6100

$1298
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$648
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A6100

Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-S10

$857
APS-C

Less expensive
Wider angle kit lens

$949
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Panasonic GH5 II

Fujifilm X-S10

$1298
4/3

Lens selection
More dots on screen

$949
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Fujifilm X-S10

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