Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS200

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.

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.

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.

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.