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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic XS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and XS1 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was launched 6 years later than the XS1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z50 matches up versus the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic XS1

 Z50 XS1 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2013More recent by 83 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Nikon Z50

 XS1 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic XS1

 Z50 XS1 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z50 against the XS1.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and XS1 is 74 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and XS1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z50 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
75
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography information
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
69
lighter than competition (103g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (397 grams)
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic XS1
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-10-10 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
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
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $857 $130