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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Announced March 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic ZS50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was unveiled 21 months before the ZS50 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP200 scores vs the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm XP200 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm XP200

 ZS50 Fujifilm XP200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015March 2013Newer by 21 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm XP200 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 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).

Check out the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the ZS50.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP200 and ZS50 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and ZS50.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP200 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP200 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (243g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
45
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic ZS50
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 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 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $350