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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 7 years earlier than the ZS50 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 ZS50 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 72 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS50 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the ZS50.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS50 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS50.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS50 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (243g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
53
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (243g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS50
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 243g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $350