Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelZ50Lumix DMC-LX5
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      MSRP$859 (body), $999 (w/16-50mm lens), $1349 (w/16-50 and 50-250mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/1.63-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm8.07 x 5.56 mm
      Total Pixels21.51 Megapixel11.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.9 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,20080 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      ProcessorEXPEED 6Venus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37123648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points20923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Lens MountNikon Z
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 90 mm
      Optical Zoom3.8x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 3.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.02x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps2.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 5 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 4 fps at 20.9 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill flash
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Auto
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Flash off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 1007.20 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      DxO Low Light ISO132
      DxO Color Depth19.6
      DxO Dynamic Range10.8
      DxO Overall Score41
      Video Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264AVCHD Lite
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 60 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.36")110 x 65 x 43 mm (4.33 x 2.56 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.9 x 7.1 x 5.3"6.5 x 5.5 x 3"
      Package Weight2.2 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Battery PackEN-EL25
      Battery Life320 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage40 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D)


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