Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS20

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic ZS20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and ZS20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was brought out 7 years later than the ZS20 and that is quite a large 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 ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z50 grades vs the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 comes with outside 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) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z50 versus the ZS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and ZS20 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and ZS20.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will deliver more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Z50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.