Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS10

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TS10 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TS10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was launched 9 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z50 matches up vs the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z50 against the TS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and TS10 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and TS10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Z50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.