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title: "LUMIX ZS50 Camera, 30X LEICA DC Vario-ELMAR Lens, 12.1 Megapixels, High Sensitivity Sensor, Eye Viewfinder, DMC-ZS50S (USA SILVER)"
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# Enhanced low-light sensor for sharp night shots 30x optical zoom for epic detail Built-in eye viewfinder cuts glare outdoors LUMIX ZS50 Camera, 30X LEICA DC Vario-ELMAR Lens, 12.1 Megapixels, High Sensitivity Sensor, Eye Viewfinder, DMC-ZS50S (USA SILVER)

**Brand:** panasonic
**Price:** ¥208532
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Zoom, Focus, and Shine — Your Ultimate Travel Camera Companion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** LUMIX ZS50 Camera, 30X LEICA DC Vario-ELMAR Lens, 12.1 Megapixels, High Sensitivity Sensor, Eye Viewfinder, DMC-ZS50S (USA SILVER) by panasonic
- **How much does it cost?** ¥208532 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- panasonic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted panasonic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Glare-Free Framing:** Integrated electronic eye viewfinder lets you compose flawlessly in bright sunlight without screen reflections.
- • **Zoom into Every Moment:** 30x Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens delivers stunning close-ups from wide-angle landscapes to distant details.
- • **Travel-Ready Compact Design:** Lightweight 0.54 lb body fits easily in your pocket or bag, perfect for spontaneous adventures.
- • **Capture Crisp Low-Light Shots:** High sensitivity 12.1MP CMOS sensor ensures sharp, vibrant images even when the sun goes down.
- • **Seamless Connectivity & Control:** Wi-Fi with NFC and HDMI output enable instant sharing and remote shooting for the modern creator.

## Overview

The Panasonic LUMIX ZS50 is a compact travel zoom camera featuring a powerful 30x Leica lens, a 12.1MP high-sensitivity CMOS sensor optimized for low-light photography, and a built-in electronic eye viewfinder that eliminates glare. Designed for enthusiasts and travelers, it offers versatile shooting modes including aperture priority and manual controls, fast autofocus with 23 points, and seamless wireless connectivity. Its lightweight form factor and robust battery life make it ideal for capturing sharp, vibrant images on the go.

## Description

LUMIX 30X Travel Zoom Camera with Eye Viewfinder

Review: EXCELLENT Point-and-Shoot Camera with Amazing Zoom and Few Bad Habits - UPDATE 7-Jan-2017: The annoying behavior of the viewfinder's automatic eye sensor that I mentioned in my original review has been solved! Using the camera's standard internal settings menu, I turned off the automatic sensor and programmed the 2nd function button on the back of the camera to toggle between viewfinder & big screen. Joy! I also recently used the camera in a winter ice display where the average temperature was just seven degrees Fahrenheit, keeping the camera turned on almost continuously for 35 minutes plus zooming in & out every few minutes to make sure the lenses hadn't frozen. I came out of the display with about 1/3 of a battery charge while other visitors had their camera & smartphone batteries drained almost completely by the cold. YMMV but it's not the first time I've found the batteries this camera uses do very well in extreme cold (just keep in mind the camera _can_ freeze if exposed to extreme cold for too long without warm hands around it). ORIGINAL REVIEW: This being my 3rd Panasonic Lumix camera, I was expecting few (if any) surprises -- and for the most part was right. This is A Good Thing. The ZS50 replaces a ZS40 that went to the beach with me one time too many (sand gets in very bad places with all those moving parts on the lens). It feels a bit heftier than the 40 but all the controls are exactly where I'd come to expect them and the general physical handling of the two cameras is nearly identical. The one caveat is that the viewfinder will automatically turn on -- thus turning off the main screen on back -- any time a finger, loose shirt collar, etc. gets too close to the sensor, so I've had to pay more attention to exactly how I'm holding the camera to avoid those, "omigosh, it just stopped worki- oh, no, it's just the viewfinder" moments. (I expect this to become automatic as I use the camera more over time.) Some things I've come to especially like: - The "shoot through glass" option in the Scenes menu (I don't remember having this on the ZS40) - MUCH much higher resolution image in the viewfinder, good enough to use it 100% of the time if I want. - The camera's reaction time seems faster; even using the "Intelligent Auto" setting (see note below) there's less wait between pressing the button and actually taking a picture. The old ZS40 was fast enough most of the time, but this new ZS50 is fast enough nearly ALL the time. I can't tell you if this is real or just my perception... but in any case I'm happier with this perception. - There's been a definite improvement in the quality of low-light images. - Just as with my older ZS40 and TZ5, the ZS50's zoom capability is amazing (especially in a camera this small). - The ZS50 uses the exact same batteries as its older sibling, saving me a bunch of money (and now I have *three* extra batteries, which is great for travel and events where I'm keeping the camera turned on for long periods of time). - The ZS50 comes with an actual battery charger as well as a USB cable, a real improvement over the USB-only charging feature of the ZS40. (I was able to buy a 3rd party charger with 2 extra batteries, so it was more of an annoyance than a problem; it's nice to know I now have a spare charger along with the spare batteries.) Some differences that don't really matter: - The ZS50 actually has a lower megapixel count than the older ZS40 (I think it's 12.1 vs 18) but I've not been able to see any difference in image quality until I start enlarging images beyond 8x10. - I had the all-black version of the ZS40 so the finish of the ZS50 looks flashier, but this isn't an issue aside from the two looking different. The all-black coating was supposed to have some anti-slip properties but I've had zero problems hanging onto the ZS50 even with damp hands while moving fast. Some caveats: - The "Intelligent Auto" setting on the ZS50 has the same annoying habits of the older version, especially its propensity to decide many photos are either backlit or a hand-held night shot even when not. I've learned that the Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority modes are my friends. - That auto-on feature for the viewfinder can go from "wow, cool" to PITA in no time flat; I'm still having to pay attention to exactly how I'm holding the camera and/or what's near it when I'd rather pay attention to my subjects. (Hopefully this will be a case of familiarity breeding adjustment.) - The flash is located perfectly to be blocked or shaded by my hand; I'm also having to learn how to hold it properly when using the flash. - Problems shared with the older ZS40 are the lack of hot shoe or microphone jack, but the flash is relatively powerful (especially when your fingers aren't blocking it) and the sound from the two tiny microphones on the top of the camera is surprisingly good. - Also similar to the ZS40 (but slightly improved) is the amount of image pixelation at higher zoom levels, even when using only optical zoom. - The GPS feature built into the older ZS40 is gone; I never used it (the feature eats batteries) but for some users this could be an issue. All in all, this is an excellent camera that blurs the line between high-end point & shoot versus low-end DSLR. Battery life is good; color balance is good under a wide range of lighting; the full-range zoom is droolworthy; shutter delay is nearly nonexistent; it's small enough to (carefully) fit in a pocket or into a cheap case hanging from one's belt; and it's compact enough to be great for travel. Treated with proper respect (and based on the older TZ5 and ZS40 I abused), I expect the ZS50 to last me at least 3-5 years and probably become a hand-me-down in the family.
Review: A great camera for enthusiasts with many pros and few cons. - I've had the ZS50 for a few weeks now, and the more I use it, the more impressed I am. I just finished writing a five-article hands-on review which I have posted on my photography Web site. I just Googled for Brian Byrd ZS50, and the first three results were three articles from the series. There is a lot to say, which is why I wrote five articles, but I will try to hit the highlights here. For the past 18 months I have been happy with my Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. I bought the ZS50 as soon as it was available because it has all the feature of the F900, plus a viewfinder, a 30x zoom instead of a 20x, and more. I'll never buy a camera without RAW image capability, so that's a must-have. The quality of the viewfinder is fine. Having a viewfinder is indispensable at times, and has already come in very handy. 20x zoom is great, 30x zoom is awesome! As other reviewers have noted, the optical image stabilization works very well. I have been very impressed with it. The full manual exposure control is implemented well, but the manual focus it not as great. Read my articles for all the details. The Wi-Fi remote control is a dream come true. I tested it out at the bird feeder in my backyard and got some amazing shots! The image quality of the 12 MP sensor (thank you Panasonic for your wise decision to reduce the pixel count!) is so good that I was able to enlarge some shots with a 100% crop and they still came out really good. I would not dare to crop like that with images from my F900. See my Web site for all the bird photos. The ZS50 focuses a lot slower when the focus mode is set to AF Macro, so make sure you have the focus mode set to regular AF unless you are doing some close-up shots. For the best focusing in low-light situations, you will want to make sure the AF Assist Lamp option is turned on in the menu. Apart from the great remote control, the rest of the mobile app is not very impressive. It would be nice if the ZS50 had some sort of tilting LCD screen, but the remote control feature can compensate for that in some situations. Accompanying my five articles are three photo albums of test shots taken with the ZS50 during the past three weeks, so that you don't merely get all of my blah, blah, blah, but you can actually see for yourself what this great little camera is capable of. All in all, I am very happy with it. It definitely surpasses the Fujifilm F900. Of course, it is not perfect, but then no camera is. Every camera is designed and built with compromises and trade-offs. Considering the relatively-low price and how much functionality Panasonic has packed into a pretty-small package, I can give it 5 stars without hesitation.

## Features

- LUMIX 30X Travel Zoom Camera with Eye Viewfinder
- Enhanced low-light sensitivity for improved sharpness even without a flash
- Built-in eye viewfinder eliminates outdoor glare on sunny days
- Focal Length (28 - 840mm in 35mm equiv. in 16:9 video recording / Level Shot function Off)
- Focal Length (30 - 900mm in 35mm equiv. in 16:9 video recording / Level Shot function On)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00RBG6GBS |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | Aperture priority |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Continuous, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single, Tracking |
| Autofocus Points | 23 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #224,730 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,939 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 12 Bit |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Built-In Media | Lithium-ion battery, battery charger, and possibly an SD card |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | Versatile all-in-one zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent focal length range up to 720mm |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatible Devices | Micro Four Thirds |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SDHC, SDXC |
| Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, NFC, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 10 |
| Crop Mode | 16:9 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 258 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 2 |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 1040 x 768 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1040000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 1040000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12.1 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | Aperture priority, Automatic, Creative Control, Custom 1/2, Manual, Panorama Shot, Program, Scene, Shutter priority |
| File Format | JPEG (DCF Exif 2.3), RAW (RW2), MPO (3D) |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD bus |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 86 MB |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Flash Modes | [Auto, On, Off, Slow Synch] |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/60 or slower |
| Focal Length Description | 28 - 840mm in 35mm equiv. in 16:9 video recording / Level Shot function Off |
| Focus Features | 23-pt contrast detect |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885170235472 |
| HDMI Type | Type D Micro HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 8.64 ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Normal |
| Lens Construction | Single |
| Lens Type | all-in-one-zoom |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DMC-ZS50S |
| Maximum Aperture | 8 f_stop |
| Maximum Focal Length | 72 centimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000 seconds |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 86 MB |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 4 seconds |
| Model Name | Panasonic LUMIX ZS50 |
| Model Number | DMC-ZS50S |
| Model Series | ZS50 |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Optical Zoom | 30 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 12.1 mp |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 63 degrees |
| Screen Size | 3 inches |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 50 |
| Shooting Modes | Aperture Priority, Automatic, Creative Control, Manual, Panorama Shot, Scene, Shutter Priority |
| Skill Level | Amateur |
| Special Feature | Travel |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
| Supported File Format | JPEG (DCF Exif 2.3), RAW (RW2), MPO (3D) |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW, MPO |
| Total Still Resolution | 12.1 mp |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 885170235472 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.46x |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | 802.11 b/g/n with NFC, BuiltIn |
| Write Speed | 10 fps |
| Zoom | optical zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Compatible Mountings:** Micro Four Thirds
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 8 f
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 720 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 30 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG (DCF Exif 2.3), RAW (RW2), MPO (3D)

## Images

![LUMIX ZS50 Camera, 30X LEICA DC Vario-ELMAR Lens, 12.1 Megapixels, High Sensitivity Sensor, Eye Viewfinder, DMC-ZS50S (USA SILVER) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71n7x98QdhL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this camera a significant upgrade to t DMX-ZS20?**
A: The zs20 is several iterations ago from the zs50. Research on sites like dpreview will show you the different features, but of the most noteworthy are the 30Xzoom vs 20, the view finder (which on its own is amazing), and higher res display. The zs50 has built in WiFi, but the zs20 has built in GPS. The former is great for transferring images directly to your smart phone wirelessly, or using your smart phone as a complete remote control. The zs50 is a bit larger and has better ergonomics IMO. It compares more with the zs40 which it replaced, than the zs20 from a few years ago. My assumption would be that you could find a good deal on ebay on a mint condition one for a decent price. Not likely with the zs50 that was only released 6 months ago. My opinion: if the GPS feature is something you can do without, the zs50 is a much better equipped camera. Fewer MP as well, but that translates in better quality pictures in lower light. I absolutely love mine. Hope that helps.

**Q: Is the picture quality good enough to use on my travel website?  I need beautiful website photos without carting around a big camera while traveling.**
A: I would say yes for any website since the resolution most webpages use is 640x480 at the most.  The camera can shoot at 0.3MP all the way to 12MP yielding photos that take forever to load given the file size and the ultra short fruit bat attention span of most webizens.  The camera takes great photos even at the 0.3MP setting.  The majority of folks I know do everything on a smeary 4 or 5 inch smart phone screen anyhow.  This was my backup camera as I general shoot with a DSLR but it's so darn good I only use the DSLR for really exotic shots like an Airbus shadow on the south face of the Matterhorn.  Hope this helps.  PS the one I bought, black on black was a graymarket model.  If want a US warranty spend 100 bucks more and buy from Panasonic USA..

**Q: Is the viewfinder significantly better on the ZS50 than on the ZS40?  I am trying to balance out the loss of GPS on the 50.**
A: Yes, it is better.  It has a much higher resolution than did the ZS40.  The ZS40 viewfinder was more for marketing whereas the viewfinder on the ZS50 is very useable.  According to the reviews on the internet the images seen in the viewfinder are 5 times more defined than before.. I prefer using a viewfinder to the monitor so am using the viewfinder almost exclusively.  It is surprisingly good.  There is diopter dial next to the viewfinder where you can adjust the view to your own eye.  First time I looked through the viewfinder i was disappointed, but when I gave the dial a tiny turn, it the difference was huge.

**Q: I have a battery and charger from the zs20. the battery is dmw bcg 10pp. the charger is de-a65. are these compatable with the zs50s?**
A: Sorry, the ZS50 and ZS50s use a DMW-BCM13 battery. However in addition to the packaged USB charger and battery we are currently including a bonus FREE DMW-BCM13 battery and external battery charger with the ZS50 and ZS50s purchase!Fireside Camera

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXCELLENT Point-and-Shoot Camera with Amazing Zoom and Few Bad Habits
*by B***V on September 8, 2016*

UPDATE 7-Jan-2017: The annoying behavior of the viewfinder's automatic eye sensor that I mentioned in my original review has been solved! Using the camera's standard internal settings menu, I turned off the automatic sensor and programmed the 2nd function button on the back of the camera to toggle between viewfinder & big screen. Joy! I also recently used the camera in a winter ice display where the average temperature was just seven degrees Fahrenheit, keeping the camera turned on almost continuously for 35 minutes plus zooming in & out every few minutes to make sure the lenses hadn't frozen. I came out of the display with about 1/3 of a battery charge while other visitors had their camera & smartphone batteries drained almost completely by the cold. YMMV but it's not the first time I've found the batteries this camera uses do very well in extreme cold (just keep in mind the camera _can_ freeze if exposed to extreme cold for too long without warm hands around it). ORIGINAL REVIEW: This being my 3rd Panasonic Lumix camera, I was expecting few (if any) surprises -- and for the most part was right. This is A Good Thing. The ZS50 replaces a ZS40 that went to the beach with me one time too many (sand gets in very bad places with all those moving parts on the lens). It feels a bit heftier than the 40 but all the controls are exactly where I'd come to expect them and the general physical handling of the two cameras is nearly identical. The one caveat is that the viewfinder will automatically turn on -- thus turning off the main screen on back -- any time a finger, loose shirt collar, etc. gets too close to the sensor, so I've had to pay more attention to exactly how I'm holding the camera to avoid those, "omigosh, it just stopped worki- oh, no, it's just the viewfinder" moments. (I expect this to become automatic as I use the camera more over time.) Some things I've come to especially like: - The "shoot through glass" option in the Scenes menu (I don't remember having this on the ZS40) - MUCH much higher resolution image in the viewfinder, good enough to use it 100% of the time if I want. - The camera's reaction time seems faster; even using the "Intelligent Auto" setting (see note below) there's less wait between pressing the button and actually taking a picture. The old ZS40 was fast enough most of the time, but this new ZS50 is fast enough nearly ALL the time. I can't tell you if this is real or just my perception... but in any case I'm happier with this perception. - There's been a definite improvement in the quality of low-light images. - Just as with my older ZS40 and TZ5, the ZS50's zoom capability is amazing (especially in a camera this small). - The ZS50 uses the exact same batteries as its older sibling, saving me a bunch of money (and now I have *three* extra batteries, which is great for travel and events where I'm keeping the camera turned on for long periods of time). - The ZS50 comes with an actual battery charger as well as a USB cable, a real improvement over the USB-only charging feature of the ZS40. (I was able to buy a 3rd party charger with 2 extra batteries, so it was more of an annoyance than a problem; it's nice to know I now have a spare charger along with the spare batteries.) Some differences that don't really matter: - The ZS50 actually has a lower megapixel count than the older ZS40 (I think it's 12.1 vs 18) but I've not been able to see any difference in image quality until I start enlarging images beyond 8x10. - I had the all-black version of the ZS40 so the finish of the ZS50 looks flashier, but this isn't an issue aside from the two looking different. The all-black coating was supposed to have some anti-slip properties but I've had zero problems hanging onto the ZS50 even with damp hands while moving fast. Some caveats: - The "Intelligent Auto" setting on the ZS50 has the same annoying habits of the older version, especially its propensity to decide many photos are either backlit or a hand-held night shot even when not. I've learned that the Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority modes are my friends. - That auto-on feature for the viewfinder can go from "wow, cool" to PITA in no time flat; I'm still having to pay attention to exactly how I'm holding the camera and/or what's near it when I'd rather pay attention to my subjects. (Hopefully this will be a case of familiarity breeding adjustment.) - The flash is located perfectly to be blocked or shaded by my hand; I'm also having to learn how to hold it properly when using the flash. - Problems shared with the older ZS40 are the lack of hot shoe or microphone jack, but the flash is relatively powerful (especially when your fingers aren't blocking it) and the sound from the two tiny microphones on the top of the camera is surprisingly good. - Also similar to the ZS40 (but slightly improved) is the amount of image pixelation at higher zoom levels, even when using only optical zoom. - The GPS feature built into the older ZS40 is gone; I never used it (the feature eats batteries) but for some users this could be an issue. All in all, this is an excellent camera that blurs the line between high-end point & shoot versus low-end DSLR. Battery life is good; color balance is good under a wide range of lighting; the full-range zoom is droolworthy; shutter delay is nearly nonexistent; it's small enough to (carefully) fit in a pocket or into a cheap case hanging from one's belt; and it's compact enough to be great for travel. Treated with proper respect (and based on the older TZ5 and ZS40 I abused), I expect the ZS50 to last me at least 3-5 years and probably become a hand-me-down in the family.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great camera for enthusiasts with many pros and few cons.
*by O***D on April 18, 2015*

I've had the ZS50 for a few weeks now, and the more I use it, the more impressed I am. I just finished writing a five-article hands-on review which I have posted on my photography Web site. I just Googled for Brian Byrd ZS50, and the first three results were three articles from the series. There is a lot to say, which is why I wrote five articles, but I will try to hit the highlights here. For the past 18 months I have been happy with my Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. I bought the ZS50 as soon as it was available because it has all the feature of the F900, plus a viewfinder, a 30x zoom instead of a 20x, and more. I'll never buy a camera without RAW image capability, so that's a must-have. The quality of the viewfinder is fine. Having a viewfinder is indispensable at times, and has already come in very handy. 20x zoom is great, 30x zoom is awesome! As other reviewers have noted, the optical image stabilization works very well. I have been very impressed with it. The full manual exposure control is implemented well, but the manual focus it not as great. Read my articles for all the details. The Wi-Fi remote control is a dream come true. I tested it out at the bird feeder in my backyard and got some amazing shots! The image quality of the 12 MP sensor (thank you Panasonic for your wise decision to reduce the pixel count!) is so good that I was able to enlarge some shots with a 100% crop and they still came out really good. I would not dare to crop like that with images from my F900. See my Web site for all the bird photos. The ZS50 focuses a lot slower when the focus mode is set to AF Macro, so make sure you have the focus mode set to regular AF unless you are doing some close-up shots. For the best focusing in low-light situations, you will want to make sure the AF Assist Lamp option is turned on in the menu. Apart from the great remote control, the rest of the mobile app is not very impressive. It would be nice if the ZS50 had some sort of tilting LCD screen, but the remote control feature can compensate for that in some situations. Accompanying my five articles are three photo albums of test shots taken with the ZS50 during the past three weeks, so that you don't merely get all of my blah, blah, blah, but you can actually see for yourself what this great little camera is capable of. All in all, I am very happy with it. It definitely surpasses the Fujifilm F900. Of course, it is not perfect, but then no camera is. Every camera is designed and built with compromises and trade-offs. Considering the relatively-low price and how much functionality Panasonic has packed into a pretty-small package, I can give it 5 stars without hesitation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good camera; meets my needs.
*by C***H on July 15, 2017*

Excellent overall. I wanted a compact camera so I wouldn't have to lug around my DSLR nor depend on my (quite good) smartphone camera, but I also wanted an EVF and enough control. It's easy and fairly intuitive to use, and easy to carry around. Photos are generally good, though not up to SLR quality. I'd say the lens is impressive for a 30x zoom, while color rendition is okay. Flash is quite weak but adequate for a compact. Tip: Consider getting a spare USB Type A <-> UC-E6 charging cable. I wish it used the more common Type A <-> MicroUSB connector common among smartphones, but the one provided is also commonly used by Nikon, so a spare should be fairly easy to find.

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