Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 : Tests and Reviews
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Review
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 sensor review: Few pixels equals better dynamics?
Introduction The Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS50 (known as the TZ70 in Europe) is a compact-sized camera with a large (30x) zoom range equivalent to a 24-720mm, complete with 5-axis image stabilization and a 12.1-Mpix 1/2.3-inch MOS sensor (down from the 18-Mpix of its DMC-ZS40 predecessor). The rangefinder-style camera also has a high-res 1.2M-dot electronic viewfinder, full manual controls (including a programmable control ring surrounding the lens), a built -n flash, and a fixed 3.0” 1.04M dot LCD to the rear. The ring surrounding the lens offers control over a number of features, including focal length, exposure,
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If you don’t want the bulk of a bridge camera to take on vacation, a compact travel zoom camera may be the solution. These pocket-sized compacts may be small, but pack plenty of punch, and the new Panasonic Lumix ZS60 boasts a massive 30x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 24-720mm in 35mm terms), a high-resolution 18.1Mp 1 /2.3”-type LIVE MOS sensor and 4K video capture. That’s a decent jump in resolution over its predecessor, the ZS50, and the ZS60 becomes one of the first compact travel zoom cameras to offer 4K video with the ability to grab 8Mp (3328x2496-pixel) still images from video footage. There’s also a LCD touchscreen as well as a 1.16m-dot electronic viewfinder (EVF) for easier composition in bright light, 10fps burst shooting at the full 18.1Mp resolution (40fps is possible with the electronic shutter, but at lower resolution) and Panasonic’s 5-axis hybrid image stabilization system. |
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Aerial imaging using drones is an increasingly popular means off adding a whole new perspective to your narrative, and your budget doesn’t have to expand to that of the DOD’s to add one to your kit. Like many of the so-called current action cams on which the smaller aerial drones like this are based, the DJI Phantom 4 has 4K video plus stills from a 12 MP 1/2.3” type CMOS sensor. Read on to find out how well the Phantom 4’s sensor performs. |
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With a 24-720mm equivalent zoom and built-in electronic finder housed in a pocket-friendly body, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 occupies what manufacturers call the “travel zoom” compact category. At first sight these models look promising, but the small body and large zoom range mean they house relatively small-sized image sensors that may compromise image quality. Read on to find out how well the sensor in this model performs. |