Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS25
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84 Overall
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Launched October 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and ZS25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z50 was announced 6 years after the ZS25 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z50 scores against the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic ZS25
Z50 | ZS25 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | January 2013 | More modern by 83 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon Z50
ZS25 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS25
Z50 | ZS25 |
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 has outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z50 against the ZS25.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and ZS25 is 74 and 93 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and ZS25.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z50 will offer you extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z50 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2019-10-10 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397 gr (0.88 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 260 photos |
Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $857 | $300 |