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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the S1 (24MP) is very comparable but the Z50 (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was released 9 months later than the S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z50 matches up against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic S1

 Z50 S1 
RevealedOctober 2019February 2019Fresher by 9 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon Z50

 S1 Z50 
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic S1

 Z50 S1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z50 vs the S1.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and S1 is 74 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and S1.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S1 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Panasonic S1
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
75
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery power (380 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (397g)
59
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (380 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
32
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-10 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 225
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Leica L
Amount of lenses 15 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lb) 1021g (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 320 photos 380 photos
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots One Two
Retail price $857 $2,498