Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS50

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and ZS50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was released 7 years prior to the ZS50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L19 scores vs the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L19 versus the ZS50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and ZS50.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L19 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS50 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older L19 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.