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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(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
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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS60
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FZ70 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FZ70

 ZS50 FZ70 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2013Newer by 17 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS50

 FZ70 ZS50 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and ZS50 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (606 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (243g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography features
55
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
55
good battery power (400 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (606 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors in class (243g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography features
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging details
26
pretty wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (606 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (243 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
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