Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Revealed August 2018
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
(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
- Launched January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS50, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZS50 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
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The LX100 II was manufactured 3 years later than the ZS50 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX100 II grades versus the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic ZS50
LX100 II | ZS50 | |||
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Launched | August 2018 | ![]() | January 2015 | More recent by 45 months |
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+200k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic LX100 II
ZS50 | LX100 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZS50
LX100 II | ZS50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II has outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the ZS50.
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Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and ZS50 is 81 and 90 respectively.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and ZS50.
To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX100 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will give extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger LX100 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-LX100-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2018-08-22 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,240k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1800 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 6.40 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 392g (0.86 lbs) | 243g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 340 images | 300 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $998 | $350 |