Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50
75 Imaging
33 Features
26 Overall
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90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic ZS50
Fujifilm S8100fd | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
ZS50 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 72 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS50
Fujifilm S8100fd | ZS50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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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 |