Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic TS30
Z50 | TS30 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | January 2015 | More recent by 58 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon Z50
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS30
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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).
Compare the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic TS30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and TS30 is 74 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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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 |