Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 4 years before the ZS50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic ZS50
Fujifilm JX550 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm JX550
ZS50 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 36 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS50
Fujifilm JX550 | ZS50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the ZS50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and ZS50.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen 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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 pounds) | 243g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $200 | $350 |