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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was released 4 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH6 matches up versus the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FH6 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FH6

 ZS50 FH6 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012More recent by 36 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic ZS50

 FH6 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH6 and the ZS50.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and ZS50.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older FH6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (119g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
66
lighter than competitors (243g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (243g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 243 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 280 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $129 $350