Nikon D500 vs Panasonic ZS50

Here is a complete review of the Nikon D500 versus Panasonic ZS50, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the D500 (APS-C) and ZS50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The D500 was released 13 months later than the ZS50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D500 grades vs the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D500 enjoys outer dimensions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D500 against the ZS50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D500 and ZS50 is 56 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D500 and ZS50.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D500 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D500 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher D500 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.