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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Announced November 2013
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
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and ZS50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was introduced 13 months earlier than the ZS50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P7800 matches up versus the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic ZS50

 P7800 ZS50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Nikon P7800

 ZS50 P7800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015November 2013Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic ZS50

 P7800 ZS50 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7800 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the P7800 versus the ZS50.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and ZS50 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and ZS50.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The P7800 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The older P7800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
42
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography info
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (399g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
66
lighter than others in class (243g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography factors
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
75
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (399g)
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (243g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic ZS50
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-11-25 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lb) 243 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 44
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.2
DXO Low light rating 200 138
Other
Battery life 350 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $550 $350