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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TS20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was announced 7 years later than the TS20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z50 scores versus the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic TS20

 Z50 TS20 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2012More recent by 94 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon Z50

 TS20 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS20

 Z50 TS20 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z50 compared to the TS20.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and TS20 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will render greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
73
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
75
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count good (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (397g)
70
lighter than competition (142g)
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2019-10-10 2012-01-31
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 250 images
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $857 $179