Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS50

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and ZS50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS50 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up versus the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions 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 F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the ZS50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZS50 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZS50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F800EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.