Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000
90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS50 was released 5 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS50 matches up against the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Sony S2000
ZS50 | S2000 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | January 2010 | More recent by 61 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic ZS50
S2000 | ZS50 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony S2000
ZS50 | S2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS50 features outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS50 versus the S2000.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and S2000.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS50 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ70 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 243 gr (0.54 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 44 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 138 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $350 | $225 |