Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS50

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was brought out 14 months later than the ZS50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the A900 grades vs the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A900 compared to the ZS50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and ZS50 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and ZS50.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A900 will have an edge in sensor tech.