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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and ZS50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 4 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm F550 EXR ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 ZS50 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2011More recent by 42 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm F550 EXR ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the ZS50.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZS50 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZS50.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS50
40
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
42
manual focus
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography details
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
53
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography factors
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (243g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZS50
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 44
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 11.2
DXO Low light rating 158 138
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $450 $350