Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic ZS50
FP8 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FP8
ZS50 | FP8 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | July 2009 | More modern by 66 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic ZS50
FP8 | ZS50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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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 |