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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix T200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

FujiFilm T200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T205
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS60
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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the T200 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T200 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the T200 grades versus the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T200 over the Panasonic ZS50

 T200 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the FujiFilm T200

 ZS50 T200 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 48 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic ZS50

 T200 ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm T200 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications 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 T200 and Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the T200 compared to the ZS50.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T200 and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T200 and ZS50.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm T200 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older T200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T200
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS50
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography info
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography features
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than others in class (243g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
36
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (243g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic ZS50
 FujiFilm FinePix T200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also referred to as FinePix T205 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 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 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 243g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $350