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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and ZS35 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was unveiled 5 years after the ZS35 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z50 grades against the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Z50 ZS35 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2014More modern by 71 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon Z50

 ZS35 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS35

 Z50 ZS35 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has got physical dimensions 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 ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z50 and the ZS35.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and ZS35 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and ZS35.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z50 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will produce more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Z50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography highlights
73
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397g)
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
75
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-10-10 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 397 gr (0.88 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $857 $300