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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 6 years prior to the ZS50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP8 matches up versus the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FP8 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FP8

 ZS50 FP8 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2009More modern by 66 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic ZS50

 FP8 ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP8 vs the ZS50.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (243g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography advice
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (243g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS50
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-27 2015-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $350