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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was brought out 7 years prior to the ZS50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FX48 grades vs the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FX48 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FX48

 ZS50 FX48 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 72 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS50

 FX48 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FX48 vs the ZS50.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and ZS50.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FX48 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography details
27
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (243g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (243g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Other name Lumix DMC-FX40 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-27 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 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 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 243 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $325 $350