Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS50

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and ZS50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS50 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades versus the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F600 EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs the ZS50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS50 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS50.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.