Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1
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84 Overall
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic ZR1
Z50 | ZR1 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | July 2009 | More recent by 125 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon Z50
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZR1
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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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and ZR1 is 74 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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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 |