Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and ZS200 (1") use totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Z50 was launched 21 months after the ZS200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z50 scores vs the ZS200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic ZS200
Z50 | ZS200 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | February 2018 | Newer by 21 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Nikon Z50
ZS200 | Z50 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1240k | 1040k | Crisper screen (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS200
Z50 | ZS200 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 offers outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has specifications of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z50 versus the ZS200.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and ZS200 is 74 and 86 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and ZS200.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Z50 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 |
Also called | - | Lumix DC-TZ200 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2018-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,240 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,330 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397 grams (0.88 pounds) | 340 grams (0.75 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 370 pictures |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $857 | $800 |