FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50
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![FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2950/FujiFilm-S2950-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(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
(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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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic ZS50
S2950 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the FujiFilm S2950
ZS50 | S2950 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 48 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS50
S2950 | ZS50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2950-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2950-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2950-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-S2950-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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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 |