Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS100

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic ZS100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and ZS100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was unveiled 3 years later than the ZS100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z50 scores versus the ZS100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z50 against the ZS100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and ZS100 is 74 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and ZS100.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z50 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will deliver more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Z50 will have an edge in sensor tech.