Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS50

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was released 5 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the FX75 scores against the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FX75 and the ZS50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and ZS50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX75 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FX75 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.