Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic ZS50
S1 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic S1
ZS50 | S1 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2011 | More recent by 48 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS50
S1 | ZS50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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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 |