FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS50

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The S1800 was unveiled 5 years before the ZS50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1800 scores versus the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 has outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1800 versus the ZS50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and ZS50 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and ZS50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.