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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was revealed 5 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1 grades versus the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic ZS50

 S1 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic S1

 ZS50 S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 48 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS50

 S1 ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1 versus the ZS50.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and ZS50.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (243g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
62
lighter than average (117 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $269 $350