Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS60

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic ZS60, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly similar but the Z50 (APS-C) and ZS60 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was launched 3 years after the ZS60 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z50 matches up against the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 comes with outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z50 compared to the ZS60.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and ZS60 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and ZS60.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.