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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TS1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was unveiled 10 years after the TS1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z50 scores vs the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic TS1

 Z50 TS1 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2009Newer by 131 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon Z50

 TS1 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS1

 Z50 TS1 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z50 vs the TS1.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and TS1 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and TS1.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z50 will give more detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography features
Panasonic TS1 Street photography features
73
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
75
megapixel count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
71
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-10-10 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 209 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $857 $380