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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS60
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic ZS50, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and ZS50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was released 5 years later than the ZS50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z6 II grades vs the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic ZS50

 Z6 II ZS50 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2015More recent by 71 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Nikon Z6 II

 ZS50 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS50

 Z6 II ZS50 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II offers external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II versus the ZS50.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and ZS50 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and ZS50.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
42
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (243g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography info
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
bad battery (410 per charge)
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography highlights
66
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
bad battery (410 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competition in class (243g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography advice
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery (410 shots)
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS50
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (243g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic ZS50
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-10-14 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $1,997 $350