Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS4

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TS4 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was launched 7 years later than the TS4 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z50 matches up against the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has got physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 compared to the TS4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and TS4 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and TS4.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an edge in sensor tech.