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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and S1 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was announced 8 years after the S1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z50 scores vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic S1

 Z50 S1 
IntroducedOctober 2019January 2011Newer by 107 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon Z50

 S1 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic S1

 Z50 S1 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z50 versus the S1.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and S1 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and S1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z50 will provide greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Panasonic S1
73
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
75
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
62
lighter than competition in class (117g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging details
Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-10-10 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 240 images
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $857 $269