Clicky

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS200
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS100 and Panasonic ZS50, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the ZS100 (1") and ZS50 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The ZS100 was revealed 13 months later than the ZS50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS100 matches up versus the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic ZS50

 ZS100 ZS50 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2015Fresher by 13 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic ZS100

 ZS50 ZS100 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Panasonic ZS50

 ZS100 ZS50 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS100 and Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS100 and the ZS50.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and ZS50 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and ZS50.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer ZS100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography info
64
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS100
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (312g)
screen does not articulate
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (243g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography advice
67
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (243g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Panasonic ZS100 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ100 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 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 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 312 grams (0.69 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 44
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 11.2
DXO Low light score 559 138
Other
Battery life 300 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $700 $350