Sony Alpha 1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 1Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
      MSRP$6500 (body only)$399
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels50.5 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,00080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode 4/16 shots
      Photo Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      ProcessorDual BIONZ XR
      Max Image Resolution8640 x 57604000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4:3 (3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480), 3:2 (4000 x 2672, 3264 x 2176, 2560 x 1712, 2048 x 1360, 640 x 424), 16:9 (4000 x 2248, 3840 x 2160, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360), 1:1 (2992 x 2992, 2448 x 2448, 1920 x 1920, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAWJPEG, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard, lightFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 9900K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points75923
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length4.3 - 129 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD with AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,440k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.64"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.90x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.90x0.46x
      Viewfinder Resolution9,437k dot1,166k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint25 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps10.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 30 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 155 Frames (Raw) / 165 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 20 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 238 Frames (Raw) / 400 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 15 fps at 50.1 MP
      Up to 5 fps at 50.1 MP
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 10 fps at 50.1 MP (Raw) / (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 50.1 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 50.1 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 50.1 MP      		Up to 10 fps at 12.1 MP for up to 6 Frames
      Up to 6 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 2.5 MP
      Up to 40 fps at 5 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range6.40 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/400 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      DxO Low Light ISO3163138
      DxO Color Depth25.920.0
      DxO Dynamic Range14.511.2
      DxO Overall Score9844
      Video Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Internal Recording ModesH.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [260 to 520 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 280 Mbps]
      H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [200 to 400 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [30 to 200 Mbps]
      H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mbps]
      H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [100 to 280 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [50 Mbps]
      H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [60 to 200 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsXAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution7680 x 43201920 x 1080
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) @ 29.97 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      Raw 16-Bit via HDMI
      4332 x 2248 @ 59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours
      Terminals Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      1 x RJ45
      1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via Bluetooth or tethered PC)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Dimensions129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.08 x 3.82 x 3.19")111 x 65 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.34")
      Weight (inc. batteries)737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz)243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.8 x 6.3 x 5.4"5.45 x 5.4 x 2.25"
      Package Weight3.22 lb0.93 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Battery PackNP-FZ100DMW-BCM13PP
      Battery Life530 shots300 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage86 MB
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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