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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ300 was unveiled 7 months after the ZS50 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ300 grades vs the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FZ300 ZS50 
IntroducedJuly 2015January 2015More modern by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FZ300

 ZS50 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZS50

 FZ300 ZS50 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 features external dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ300 compared to the ZS50.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and ZS50 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and ZS50.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher FZ300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (691 grams)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (243g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (380 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography advice
59
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
weather proof
provides touch focus
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
more heavy than competition (691 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging details
62
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (691g)
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (243g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-07-16 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691 gr (1.52 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 380 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $598 $350