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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS50
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS45, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and ZS45 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Z50 was launched 4 years later than the ZS45 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z50 scores versus the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic ZS45

 Z50 ZS45 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2015Fresher by 58 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Nikon Z50

 ZS45 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS45

 Z50 ZS45 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z50 vs the ZS45.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and ZS45 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and ZS45.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Z50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
73
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397g)
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (249 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
75
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
55
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
71
great battery life (350 per charge)
lighter than others (249g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
47
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (249g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS45
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-10-10 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 350 images
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $857 $300