Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS50

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic ZS50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was introduced 12 months before the ZS50 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores vs the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 features outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the ZS50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS50.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP70 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.