Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Panasonic ZS50
S9500 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Nikon S9500
ZS50 | S9500 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 23 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+426k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic ZS50
S9500 | ZS50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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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 |