Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS50

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched 7 years before the ZS50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm A100 scores against the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the ZS50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and ZS50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS50 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.