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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TS25 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was brought out 6 years after the TS25 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z50 matches up against the TS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic TS25

 Z50 TS25 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2013Newer by 83 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon Z50

 TS25 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS25

 Z50 TS25 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 features physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Z50 versus the TS25.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and TS25 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and TS25.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will result in extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (397g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than others (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
75
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than average (397g)
71
lighter than others (144 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
42
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (397 grams)
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2019-10-10 2013-01-07
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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 250 images
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $857 $180