Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS80

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very well matched but the Z50 (APS-C) and ZS80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The Z50 was released 20 months later than the ZS80 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z50 matches up versus the ZS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 has got external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z50 vs the ZS80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and ZS80 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and ZS80.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Z50 provides an advantage in sensor technology.