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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS60
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was released 13 months after the ZS50 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up versus the ZS50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm XP90 ZS50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2015Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm XP90

 ZS50 Fujifilm XP90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm XP90 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 has external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the ZS50.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and ZS50 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and ZS50.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP90 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP90
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS50
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (243 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography details
67
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition (243g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography details
45
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (210 shots)
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (243g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic ZS50
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-15 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum 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 detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 lb) 243g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $350