Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS45

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.

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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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.