Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS50

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and ZS50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 4 months prior to the ZS50 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 has outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the ZS50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and ZS50 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and ZS50.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler.