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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1H, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the S1H (24MP) is relatively close but the Z50 (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Z50 was revealed 2 months later than the S1H so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z50 scores vs the S1H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic S1H

 Z50 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Nikon Z50

 S1H Z50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2330k1040kCrisper screen (+1290k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic S1H

 Z50 S1H 
AnnouncedOctober 2019August 2019Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 has got external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z50 and the S1H.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and S1H is 74 and 52 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and S1H.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (397g)
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
75
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
77
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (397g)
64
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (400 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (397g)
70
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic S1H
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-10-10 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 225
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Leica L
Available lenses 15 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 1052 grams (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $857 $3,998