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  • 12. 1 Megapixel sensor delivers high resolution photos with fewer image artifacts
  • 30x (24mm) LEICA DC Lens optical zoom performance is ideally suited for travel and everyday photography
  • Enhanced low light sensitivity for improved sharpness even without a flash
  • Built-in eye viewfinder eliminates outdoor glare on sunny days
  • Light Speed Auto Focus and 10fps High Speed Burst Shooting for perfectly focused images every time
  • Digital Zoom: 4.0
  • Max Focal Length: 129.0
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Picture quality
4.6
4.1
3.8
4.6
4.0
4.4
Image stabilization
4.3
4.2
3.7
4.4
4.5
4.1
Zoom
4.4
4.6
4.6
4.4
4.6
Auto focus
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4.5
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Value for money
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display type
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
display size
3 inches
3 inches
3 inches
3 inches
3 inches
3 inches
lens type
all-in-one-zoom
Wide Angle
Macro
all-in-one-zoom
Wide Angle
zoom
zoom type
Automatic and manual focus
Optical Zoom
Optical Zoom
Depth From Defocus
Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom
Optical Zoom
shooting modes
Intelligent Auto, P, A, S, M, C1 (Custom), C2 (Custom), panorama shot, scene, creative control
Manual, Shutter Priority, Sports
Movie, Auto, Manual
N&A
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
P, M, Tv, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Standard, Vivid, Neutral, B/W, Sepia, Video Snapshot, Food
connectivity tech
AV / USB Multi, AV Output, HDMI D (Micro)
HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi, Micro HDMI, Micro USB, Bluetooth
HDMI, USB
HDMI, Bluetooth, USB
Wireless

What's in the box

  • Camera, battery, battery charger, ac adaptor, software

  • From the manufacturer

    Travel Broadens The Mind, LUMIX ZS50 Captures the Detail

    Broaden your horizons in greater detail with the LUMIX ZS50. Equipped with a wide range imaging features, it clearly captures any subject, even low light.

    DMC-ZS50K Get closer with the 30x Zoom LEICA Lens

    DMC-ZS50K Stunning in Low Light—High Sensitivity MOS Sensor

    DMC-ZS50K See Clearer With The Live View Finder

    DMC-ZS50K Travel Broadens The Mind, LUMIX TZ Captures The Detail

    Get closer with the 30x Zoom LEICA Lens

    Bring every subject in closer and more clearly with the Leica 24mm DC Vario-Elmar lens and durable 30x optical zoom.

    Stunning in Low Light—High Sensitivity MOS Sensor

    Even in low-light environments, you can capture more detail and less image noise with the new, larger pixel-size High Sensitivity MOS sensor and Venus Engine image processor. And enjoy stunning photos and videos.

    See Clearer With The Live View Finder

    Wherever your travels take you, the precision Live View Finder helps get the shot. Perfect for image framing when light conditions make using the LED screen difficult, the eye sensor automatically detects viewing preference and switches to the LVF. Its high 1.166k-dot resolution, with approximately 100% color reproduction, delivers stable framing and superb visibility, in any light condition.

    Be In Control — Control Ring

    The lens-mounted Control Ring provides easier manual control for exposure, zoom and focus, leaving you free to concentrate on shutter operation. Intuitive design, precise focusing and smooth, silent operation gives you total control of every photo and video you create.

    DMC-ZS50K Be In Control— Control Ring

    DMC-ZS50K Experience The Action— High Speed Response

    DMC-ZS50K High Speed Video

    DMC-ZS50K Precision Is Key—Manual Focus Peaking

    Experience The Action — High Speed Response

    No matter how fast your subject moves, the ZS50 shoots just as fast with Light Speed Auto Focus and 10fps High Speed Burst Shooting for perfectly focused images every time.

    High Speed Video

    Record with 100fps in HD resolution and 200fps in VGA. With high-speed video you can and record any fast-moving action, and enjoy later in crystal-clear slow motion.

    Precision Is Key—Manual Focus Peaking

    Compose the perfect shot with precision. The manual control ring enables smooth operation of the Focus Peaking function. And the large LCD displays the area of focus and depth of field to let you concentrate on composition.

    RAW Format Recording

    Shoot in RAW format to capture greater detail. Your image data retains the original color and light information captured by camera''s sensor, with only minimal processing. And you can directly edit high-quality images for amazing results.

    DMC-ZS50K RAW Format Recording

    DMC-ZS50K Reveal More Details with Macro Shots

    DMC-ZS50K Showtime in Full HD

    DMC-ZS50K Keep it Steady with HYBRID O.I.S.

    Reveal More Details with Macro Shots

    Clearly capture even the most intricate details in any subject with up-close 3cm macro shooting.

    Showtime in Full HD

    Record Full HD videos in AVCHD or MP4 format. And enjoy smooth, colorful, high- resolution playback on your PC or wide- screen TV.

    Keep it Steady with HYBRID O.I.S.

    HYBRID O.I.S.+ minimizes blur and ensures level images. The 5-axis Optical Image Stabilizer automatically detects and compensates for blurring, based on the camera’s five types of movement. When shooting, Level Shot senses and corrects the horizontal line of recording, even when the camera is tilted. The result is clear, perfectly leveled photos and video.

    Time-Lapse Recording

    Position the camera to record the natural drama of a rising sun, setting moon or flowers coming into bloom. Simply set the start time, shooting interval and the number of images needed. The camera takes care of the rest automatically, in Full HD quality.

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    Product Description

    LUMIX 30X Travel Zoom Camera with Eye Viewfinder


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    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    487 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the image quality, quality and portability of the digital camera. For example, they mention it takes magnificent pictures, has a viewfinder that provides a good image and that it takes very credible photos in low light. They appreciate the 30x optical zoom and the ability to fit it in a pocket or purse. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of use, saying the user interface system is more intuitive than FZ200.

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    170 customers mention131 positive39 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the camera. They mention that it takes magnificent pictures, has a viewfinder that provides a good image, and it can be used in various conditions. Some say that the IA setting takes consistently good pictures, and that the manual focus ring is useful for some close-up shots. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.

    "...in all, I am quite impressed with this pocket camera, and enjoy taking pictures with it, since it is so light, has a decent viewfinder, and takes..." Read more

    "...taken at less than 10X zoom (at ISO 400 or less) the photos can be very good, but at longer telephoto or higher ISOs in poorly lit conditions,..." Read more

    "...I especially like the manual focus ring, it’s useful for some closeup shots where you want to carefully pick what’s in focus...." Read more

    "...In reality, it's probably a 4 to 4.5 star camera but because it has a view finder as well as a lcd screen on back, for me, that's worth an extra..." Read more

    136 customers mention104 positive32 negative

    Customers like the quality of the digital camera. They say it's a high-quality camera, the video quality is very good, and it bridges the gap perfectly between quality and manual control of a DSLR. Some say the video works well and is terrific. Overall, customers find the product to be an absolutely fantastic travel camera.

    "...These came out exceptionally well. I was very pleased with the results. The pictures were quite stunning on a flat screen TV...." Read more

    "...details online, but it has them all, aperture priority, manual focus, video, sepia, and a million special effects...." Read more

    "...close to matching my Canon T1i in image quality, and has FAR better video capability...." Read more

    "...It is NOT the best camera for sports or birds and butterflies (at long telephoto settings), because the image quality is marginal at long telephoto..." Read more

    89 customers mention79 positive10 negative

    Customers like the zoom of the digital camera. They say it has a great zoom, with a very long zoom range. Some say the zoom works well, holds the image pretty steady, and has lots of zoom power. The lens extends very little, making it a handy travel zoom.

    "...point-and-shoot light-weight camera that fits in my pocket, has a long zoom, has a good viewfinder, one that travels easily, and not too costly...." Read more

    "...HOWEVER, the long telephoto range is still useful since most users don't mind that bison or eagle a half-mile away is a little fuzzy...." Read more

    "...was simple but had lots of hidden power, had an EFV, and a high-quality long zoom, and this is it...." Read more

    "...Leica glass optics. Zoom is fast and easy to use. 30x optical and mine goes out to 57x electronically...." Read more

    83 customers mention73 positive10 negative

    Customers like the portability of the digital camera. For example, they mention it's small enough to fit in their pocket or purse, and easy to get at a moments notice. Some say that it can fit in a case attached to their belt. That said, most are happy with the portable design and ease of use.

    "...for a good quality point-and-shoot light-weight camera that fits in my pocket, has a long zoom, has a good viewfinder, one that travels easily, and..." Read more

    "...Size and weight: this camera fits easily in the front pocket of my blue jeans. Very light...." Read more

    "...Camera fits in a man's dress shirt pocket. It is fairly solid (heavy) but not so much as to be objectionable...." Read more

    "...If you are looking for a nice, compact, high-quality point-and-shoot, buy this!..." Read more

    62 customers mention44 positive18 negative

    Customers find the digital camera easy to use. They mention that the zoom is fast, the user interface system is more intuitive, and the various modes make it easy to operate in any conditions. They also say that the controls are easy to find and understand, and that the menu is simple and easy to navigate.

    "...On the other hand, this Panasonic ZS50 fits in my pocket, is easy to use, and costs a lot less." Read more

    "...stabilization is so good even through the viewfinder, it is not hard to compose the long-range shots—the viewfinder image is not jerky even at..." Read more

    "...The definition is outstanding in good lighting. I've had some trouble with the video and even the on/off button working...." Read more

    "...Leica glass optics. Zoom is fast and easy to use. 30x optical and mine goes out to 57x electronically...." Read more

    47 customers mention35 positive12 negative

    Customers like the controls of the digital camera. They mention that it has many manual controls, it focuses rapidly, and allows manual settings when desired. Customers also say that the controls make sense and are intuitive. They enjoy manipulating the manual settings, and say that they can select functions for the lens ring and back wheel. They also appreciate the flexibility and control in non-auto modes. Customers further mention that the powerful controls are easy to change in their pocket. They say that it can be run manually in several modes for those times when desired, and that it comes with a long-lasting battery.

    "...flexibility and control in non-auto modes (e.g., program mode when I want more control over depth of field, etc.)-..." Read more

    "...That’s because, as many reviewers here have said, the powerful controls are easy to change in your pocket without knowing you did it...." Read more

    "...built into front top of camera and does not pop up All knobs and buttons are well placed. Holding and using the camera feels normal and natural...." Read more

    "...HARD TO ACCESS FEATURES: You can control brightness after selecting a button---but this is such a frequently used feature that it should have..." Read more

    36 customers mention36 positive0 negative

    Customers like the features of the digital camera. For example, they mention it has a very handy feature, has a lot of functionality, and impressive capabilities. That said, some say it's versatile and uses the panorama function well.

    "...It has an amazing feature set for something that really does fit in my pocket, has a good viewfinder and plenty of zoom...." Read more

    "...The good. Very versatile camera. It does what it says it does. The zoom lens was great...." Read more

    "...This is a great compact camera, loaded with features. After six months I am still finding new things to do with it...." Read more

    "...It has a very handy feature I've had before and love...." Read more

    34 customers mention29 positive5 negative

    Customers like the performance of the digital camera. They say that it works well in low light conditions, has an electronic viewfinder that is bright, and is proportionally accurate to area. The camera is a great travel camera that works well for brightly lit scenery and street scenes. The CMOS sensor is superior in low-light performance, and the camera can be used in bright sunlight.

    "...viewfinder works well in bright light conditions, and switches on automatically when you hold it up to your eye-..." Read more

    "...62; USES: This is a great travel camera---great for brightly lit scenery and street scenes...." Read more

    "...Electronic viewfinder is bright, color accurate and proportionally accurate to area..." Read more

    "...Well, home they are staying! This camera will work perfectly for my vacation needs, with the incredible extra advantage of being pocketable!..." Read more

    Sharp Pictures at 30X hand held!
    5 Stars
    Sharp Pictures at 30X hand held!
    I am on day 3 of using this camera and I love it. I took a 3-hour hike yesterday shooting all the way, and have really gotten to know it. I downloaded all the shots last night and am really happy with them. The amazing thing is how sharp the 30X pictures are when hand held. I’ve attached a pic that I took at 30X and I hope Amazon saves the full resolution, because it shows the crispness of the detail possible in a hand held 30X pic. It’s due to the well-designed image stabilization, and great sensor, (and great optics). Because the image stabilization is so good even through the viewfinder, it is not hard to compose the long-range shots—the viewfinder image is not jerky even at 30X.Some people say they don’t need a 30X zoom, they say that it’s a just a gimmick or only needed for long nature shots. But even if you are simply taking pictures on the street, when you are looking for great shots, it’s amazing the variety of new subjects you can obtain simply because you can reach further from where you are standing. Go for the long zoom, you will use it constantly.Battery life if very long. I took 140 shots yesterday, and the battery was still at 3 full bars afterward. I did buy the BM extra battery kit shown on this amazon page ($19) just in case.The EFV (electronic view finder) is also a main reason to get this camera. I wear reading glasses (reluctantly) and I hate having to put them on every time I want to take a shot. With other cameras, and with my iPhone 7, I’d have to fumble my reading glasses out of my pocket for each shot. With a good EFV like this, you don’t need to do that. Rather, just set the diopter focus once to match your eyes, and you can leave your reading glasses behind. The EFV on this camera is as good as ones on much more expensive cameras. Smaller of course, but very good.Controls: I’ve owned a lot of high-end cameras, and this is my simplest yet. If you stick to Ai mode, this is a simple point-and-shoot camera. But there is a lot of depth below the surface with all the extra settings that are possible. I also own a Lumix DMC-FZ2500, and the power of this smaller camera is comparable in many ways. Of course, this ZS50 camera is more limited than that amazing (but huge) FZ2500 camera; but for on-the-go shots, the ZS50 has all I need. I especially like the manual focus ring, it’s useful for some closeup shots where you want to carefully pick what’s in focus.Also regarding controls, even if you primarily want a point and shoot camera, I do recommend you learn the other settings for this camera (study the manual). That’s because, as many reviewers here have said, the powerful controls are easy to change in your pocket without knowing you did it. So it’s helpful to be able to identify what setting you put it in accidentally, so you can put it back to where you want it. I just take a quick glance at the upper left corner of the screen/viewfinder before each new set of shots; that tells me if I jiggled the controls or not.Size and weight: this camera fits easily in the front pocket of my blue jeans. Very light. I’ve had even smaller cameras, (my 20-year-old Canon PowerShot Elph for example), and if all you want is a tiny and simple point and shoot you might do better with something that size and power. But with the extra power this camera has, I can’t imagine controlling it in a smaller form factor.The camera powers up very quickly, which is good if you are on the go and pulling the camera in and out of your pocket for quick shots.I initially considered getting one of the newer models in this line (ZS60, ZS70), those with a 20M image capacity (and 4K video), but after my research I feel I picked the right model with the ZS50. If you read all the reviews of this camera here on Amazon, you will read from a number of people who tried out the newer models and found the image quality to be worse on the newer ones, and came back to this one. I think that must be due to the sensor. By now you know Panasonic used a lower pixel density sensor on this camera, which means each pixel is larger at the fixed sensor size of this line. I suspect that’s what makes the difference. I have cameras with much higher pixel density, but I don’t miss them. At 12.1M, this camera is perfect for me since I usually only view the image on a screen. The biggest images I display from it are on a 4K image wall-mounted TV. That requires a 9M sized image so the match is great. If I were cropping images in Photoshop and actually printing large photos from them, I’d use a camera with a higher pixel density.By the way, like many Lumix cameras, you can digital zoom beyond the 30X optical limit, but I tried that and the pics I took with that were not sharp. Stick with the optical 30X zoom.So to wrap it up, I needed a good pocket camera that was simple but had lots of hidden power, had an EFV, and a high-quality long zoom, and this is it. And by the way, since it’s a two-year old model, today’s price is great too.
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    CLIMON
    4.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 27, 2018
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    luis castro
    1.0 out of 5 stars Pésima compra
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 7, 2018
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    luis castro
    1.0 out of 5 stars Pésima compra
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 7, 2018
    3 meses después de que lo compré presenta una falla. La cámara es prácticamente nueva con uso súper cuidado... el único centro de servicio Panasonic me dice que no la puede arreglar porque no la compré en un establecimiento en México... NO la recomiendo.
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    ESW
    1.0 out of 5 stars Picture Quality is Horrible
    Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2017
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    1.0 out of 5 stars Picture Quality is Horrible
    Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2017
    Has no one else had problems with all their photos turning out with an odd blue tinge to them? Below to the left is a picture taken with this camera's 'intelligent auto' setting, while the picture on the right was made using my old point and shoot, without any color corrections made by the camera. The colors on the right are much truer to life.

    I'd have been really upset to have bought this camera for a special trip, only to find out that all my pictures wound up ruined by the overzealous 'auto-correct' program. I think the problem only happens in scenes with lots of orange in front of a blue sky. But why get a camera that only works 3 out of 4 seasons. Surely there's others on the market that work 365 days a year.
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    Clement Serje
    2.0 out of 5 stars . Le flash est très mal placé! Lorsque ...
    Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2018
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    4.0 out of 5 stars a very good camera. what i like is i can easily ...
    Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2017
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    Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2017
    a very good camera.what i like is i can easily transfer the pictures on my phone and post it on social media.
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