Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS50

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic ZS50, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZS50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was revealed 3 months before the ZS50 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX100 matches up versus the ZS50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LX100 compared to the ZS50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and ZS50 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 and ZS50.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 will give greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.