Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic S1
Z50 | S1 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | January 2011 | Newer by 107 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon Z50
S1 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic S1
Z50 | S1 |
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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).
Examine the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and S1 is 74 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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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 |