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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was brought out 23 months prior to the ZS50 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S9500 matches up versus the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Panasonic ZS50

 S9500 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Nikon S9500

 ZS50 S9500 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 23 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic ZS50

 S9500 ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S9500 versus the ZS50.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and ZS50.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S9500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS50
31
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (243g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography features
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9500
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
71
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (230 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competition (243 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography features
46
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (230 shots)
no Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (243g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Panasonic ZS50
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 243g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 230 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $350