Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced January 2015
(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
- Revealed January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon L32 and Panasonic ZS50, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe L32 was brought out at a similar time to the ZS50 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L32 matches up against the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Panasonic ZS50
| L32 | ZS50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Nikon L32
| ZS50 | L32 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L32 and Panasonic ZS50
| L32 | ZS50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | January 2015 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L32 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L32 compared to the ZS50.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and ZS50.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L32 to show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L32 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L32 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2015-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.30 m | 6.40 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 164g (0.36 lb) | 243g (0.54 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 44 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 138 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $120 | $350 |
