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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ200 matches up against the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FZ200 ZS50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FZ200

 ZS50 FZ200 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2012More recent by 30 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS50

 FZ200 ZS50 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements 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 FZ200 and Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ200 versus the ZS50.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and ZS50 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and ZS50.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FZ200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography advice
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (588g)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (243 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (540 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography info
55
good battery life (540 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (588g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average (243 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging information
63
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (588 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (243 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-18 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 grams (1.30 pounds) 243 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 44
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.2
DXO Low light score 114 138
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $350