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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm JX550 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm JX550

 ZS50 Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 36 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm JX550 ZS50 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography details
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography advice
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography features
34
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS50
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
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