Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50
61 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45
90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
45
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic ZS50
Fujifilm SL1000 | ZS50 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm SL1000
ZS50 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2015 | January 2013 | More modern by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS50
Fujifilm SL1000 | ZS50 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Look at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS50 is 61 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Panasonic 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 |