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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

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
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
Sony S2000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Sony S2000

 ZS50 S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 61 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic ZS50

 S2000 ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony S2000

 ZS50 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
Street photography with Sony S2000
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
27
screen size is decent (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
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
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