Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Launched July 2013
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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
- Launched January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Updated by Panasonic ZS60
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ70 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the ZS50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ70 matches up versus the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic ZS50
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FZ70
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Launched | January 2015 | July 2013 | Newer by 17 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS50
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 compared to the ZS50.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and ZS50 is 63 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and ZS50.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-07-18 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum 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 | 606 gr (1.34 lb) | 243 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 41 | 44 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 171 | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 300 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $300 | $350 |