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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 5 years prior to the ZS50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AX350 scores against the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic ZS50

 AX350 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the FujiFilm AX350

 ZS50 AX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 48 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS50

 AX350 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the AX350 vs the ZS50.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm AX350 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged AX350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography advice
29
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (243g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography features
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
56
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS50
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS50
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life 180 images 300 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $350