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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic SZ10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 4 years before the SZ10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm XP50 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm XP50

 SZ10 Fujifilm XP50 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm XP50 SZ10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the SZ10.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and SZ10.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
64
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 200 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $200