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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(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
  • Announced October 2019
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TS30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was unveiled 4 years later than the TS30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z50 matches up versus the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic TS30

 Z50 TS30 
AnnouncedOctober 2019January 2015More recent by 58 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon Z50

 TS30 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS30

 Z50 TS30 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z50 versus the TS30.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and TS30 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and TS30.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will give more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
73
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
75
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography factors
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (397 grams)
74
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
43
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-10-10 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 209 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shots 250 shots
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $857 $180