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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Updated by Panasonic G2
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty similar but the G1 (Four Thirds) and ZS50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was released 7 years prior to the ZS50 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G1 scores against the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic ZS50

 G1 ZS50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic G1

 ZS50 G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 72 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS50

 G1 ZS50 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 has outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 vs the ZS50.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and ZS50 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G1 provides the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The more aged G1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography advice
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
42
manual focus
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (243g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
33
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography features
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
66
lighter than competitors (243g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging features
18
no video
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-19 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 pounds) 243 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 44
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.2
DXO Low light score 463 138
Other
Battery life 330 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $350