Panasonic GX9 vs Nikon Z50

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Panasonic GX9 vs Nikon Z50

4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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

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Differences

Panasonic GX9 advantages over Nikon Z50

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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

Nikon Z50 advantages over Panasonic GX9

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)
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

320 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 9.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.0 fps vs 9.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Great image quality; Good high ISO performance for its class; Improved JPEG processing; Fast autofocus; Fast ~9fps burst mode.
Smallish field-sequential EVF; Below average battery life; No mic/headphone jacks; Noticeable crop on 4K video.
Read our Panasonic GX9 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon Z50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Panasonic GX9

Panasonic GX85

$898
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX85

Nikon Z50

Panasonic GX85

$790
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-M10 III

$898
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
4/3

Longer stills battery life
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Nikon Z50

Olympus E-M10 III

$790
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer exposure

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Compared to Olympus E-PL9

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-PL9

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

$700
4/3

Longer stills battery life
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-PL9

Nikon Z50

Olympus E-PL9

$790
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Canon EOS M50

Panasonic GX9

Canon EOS M50

$898
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Canon EOS M50

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M50

$790
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Panasonic GX9

Fujifilm X-S10

$898
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$949
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-S10

$790
APS-C

Less expensive
Wider angle kit lens

$949
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

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