Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS50

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was manufactured 6 years before the ZS50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the ZS50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS50 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS50 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.