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Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was brought out 5 years before the ZS50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS5 matches up vs the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic ZS50

 ZS5 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic ZS5

 ZS50 ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2015June 2010More recent by 55 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Panasonic ZS50

 ZS5 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS5 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS5 and Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS5 and the ZS50.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and ZS50.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography info
27
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (214g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (243g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than average (214 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ8 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $350