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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Introduced October 2019
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZR1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and ZR1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was released 10 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z50 matches up against the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Z50 ZR1 
IntroducedOctober 2019July 2009More recent by 125 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon Z50

 ZR1 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZR1

 Z50 ZR1 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z50 compared to the ZR1.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and ZR1 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and ZR1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than others (397 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
75
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography info
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others (397 grams)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging information
71
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
no image stabilization
heavier than others (397g)
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZR1
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Other name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-10-10 2009-07-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Venus Engine V
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 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 209 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $857 $280