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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX355
Panasonic ZS50
(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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was launched 5 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the JX350 scores versus the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic ZS50

 JX350 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the FujiFilm JX350

 ZS50 JX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic ZS50

 JX350 ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing 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 JX350 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the JX350 vs the ZS50.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JX350 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older JX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography details
55
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (243g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
31
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography info
65
lighter than average (130g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competition (243 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX350
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (243g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic ZS50
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Alternative name FinePix JX355 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $350