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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was launched 4 years later than the ZS50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A1000 scores vs the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic ZS50

 A1000 ZS50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2015Fresher by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Nikon A1000

 ZS50 A1000 
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS50

 A1000 ZS50 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A1000 compared to the ZS50.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and ZS50 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and ZS50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A1000 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography factors
52
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (243g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
73
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
low battery power (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition in class (243g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
55
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
73
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
missing mic socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (243g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS50
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 243g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life 250 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $477 $350