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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was launched 5 years prior to the ZS50 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades versus the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm JV150 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm JV150

 ZS50 Fujifilm JV150 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 59 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm JV150 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JV150 features physical measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the ZS50.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JV150 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JV150 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JV150
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS50
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
manual focus
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (243 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography information
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average (126 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition (243g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JV150
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average (126g)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (243 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic ZS50
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2015-01-06
Body design 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 surface 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 Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
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 speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 243g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $350