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Quick take: The Z50 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the Z50 is the most affordable; only the Z50 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Z50 — Beginner, Travel, Everyday: Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
| Specification | DC-G97Lumix · 2024 | Z50Nikon · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £499Best |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.9MPBest |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card) | 397g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
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