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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and ZS7 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was launched 8 years later than the ZS7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z50 grades vs the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Panasonic ZS7

 Z50 ZS7 
ReleasedOctober 2019July 2011Fresher by 101 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon Z50

 ZS7 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS7

 Z50 ZS7 

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 enjoys physical measurements 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 ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z50 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z50 compared to the ZS7.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and ZS7 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and ZS7.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Z50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography features
73
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography advice
75
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z50
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
77
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (397 grams)
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (397 grams)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic ZS7
 Nikon Z50Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-10-10 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 21MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $857 $350