Clicky

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JV205
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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The JV200 was introduced 5 years before the ZS50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the JV200 grades versus the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic ZS50

 JV200 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the FujiFilm JV200

 ZS50 JV200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 48 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZS50

 JV200 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV200 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the JV200 vs the ZS50.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and ZS50.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm JV200 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older JV200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (243 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (243 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS50
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (243g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZS50
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as FinePix JV205 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 180 photos 300 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $49 $350