Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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- 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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic ZS50
FZ300 | ZS50 | |||
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Introduced | July 2015 | January 2015 | More modern by 7 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FZ300
ZS50 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZS50
FZ300 | ZS50 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and ZS50 is 59 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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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 |