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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Released June 2014
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ2500
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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic ZS50, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and ZS50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 was revealed 6 months earlier than the ZS50 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ1000 grades versus the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FZ1000 ZS50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 ZS50 FZ1000 
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic ZS50

 FZ1000 ZS50 
IntroducedJune 2014January 2015Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 provides external dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 versus the ZS50.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and ZS50 is 55 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and ZS50.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
42
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
68
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
67
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography info
64
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging details
66
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (243 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-06-12 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 831 grams (1.83 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 44
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.2
DXO Low light score 517 138
Other
Battery life 360 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $800 $350