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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and S1R (47MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and S1R (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was introduced 9 months later than the S1R which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z50 scores against the S1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic S1R

 Z50 S1R 
RevealedOctober 2019February 2019Fresher by 9 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Nikon Z50

 S1R Z50 
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic S1R

 Z50 S1R 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 offers physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z50 and the S1R.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and S1R is 74 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and S1R.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic S1R will deliver greater detail using its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z50 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
80
manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
87
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count high (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography information
Panasonic S1R Street photography information
73
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (397g)
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Sports photography highlights
75
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
77
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good MP (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (397g)
60
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count high (47 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
more heavy than average (1,020g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
71
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (397g)
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (1,020 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic S1R
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-10-10 2019-02-01
Physical type 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 225
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Leica L
Available lenses 15 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lbs) 1020 gr (2.25 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots One Dual
Pricing at release $857 $3,698