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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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
  • Released January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was revealed 5 years before the ZS50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FX700 grades against the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FX700 ZS50 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FX700

 ZS50 FX700 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2010More recent by 54 months
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic ZS50

 FX700 ZS50 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 has outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FX700 vs the ZS50.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and ZS50.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FX700 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography features
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (243g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
66
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (243g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $350