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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 24 months before the ZS50 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm SL1000 ZS50 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 ZS50 Fujifilm SL1000 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm SL1000 ZS50 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 features external measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the ZS50.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS50 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography factors
44
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography factors
56
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (659 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (243 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography highlights
54
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (659 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than others (243g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography features
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS50
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (659g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (243g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS50
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659g (1.45 lbs) 243g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $350