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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2990
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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS60
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was brought out 5 years prior to the ZS50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S2950 grades against the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic ZS50

 S2950 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the FujiFilm S2950

 ZS50 S2950 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 48 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS50

 S2950 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S2950 compared to the ZS50.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and ZS50 is 76 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and ZS50.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm S2950 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography features
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (243g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
60
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging details
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (243g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS50
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 300 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $330 $350