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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic ZS200

 Z50 ZS200 
IntroducedOctober 2019February 2018Newer by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Nikon Z50

 ZS200 Z50 
Screen resolution1240k1040kCrisper screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS200

 Z50 ZS200 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and ZS200 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
65
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography factors
73
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography advice
75
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
good battery (370 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography information
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
76
good battery (370 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
70
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
good battery (370 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS200
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
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