Nikon Z50 vs Panasonic ZS7

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.