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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was released around the same time to the ZS50 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up vs the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm S9900w ZS50 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 ZS50 Fujifilm S9900w 
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm S9900w ZS50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the ZS50.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and ZS50 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9900w to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (670 grams)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography highlights
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (670g)
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic ZS50
 Fujifilm S9900wPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm S9900w Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro 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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $719 $350