Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic ZS50 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon AW120 has external dimensions of 110 x 66 x 26 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.02″) and weighs 213 g (0.47 lb / 7.51 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic ZS50 has external dimensions of 111 x 65 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.34″) and weighs 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon AW120 and the Panasonic ZS50. Nikon AW120 is 1mm narrower and 8mm thinner than Panasonic ZS50 but it is also 1mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic ZS50.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon AW120 and Panasonic ZS50.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon AW120 is 30g lighter than the Panasonic ZS50 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the AW120, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the ZS50.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon AW120 and Panasonic ZS50's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.