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Z50 vs PEN
Quick take: The Z50 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the Z50 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z50 — Beginner, Travel, Everyday: Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z50Nikon · 2019 | PENOM System · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499Best | £849 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K/C4K, OM-Log400, vertical video support |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Phase-hybrid AF (121 points) with subject detection (people, cats, dogs) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 393g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Z50
PEN
Portrait
6.6/10
7.0/10
Street
6.3/10
7.8/10
Travel
6.3/10
7.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
4.8/10
5.2/10
Documentary
5.8/10
7.0/10
Sports & Action
6.8/10
7.7/10
Landscape
5.3/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
8.1/10
Casual
5.3/10
6.3/10
Food
6.0/10
6.9/10
Macro
5.6/10
6.8/10
Architecture
5.1/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
5.2/10
5.9/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.7/10
Fun & simple
—
4.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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