Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50S 12.1 MP Digital Camera - Silver

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$229.95
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Used
This unit has atwo-tone black and silver (Argent) finish, a lithium-ion battery, and is part of the Panasonic LUMIX series.

About this product

Product Information

Featuring 12.1 MP sensor, this Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS50S point & shoot camera delivers clear visuals with a simple click. You can instantly view the captured images or playback your videos on the camera’s display. In addition, the DMC-ZS50S model is equipped with 30x optical zoom. This device comes in silver and weighs 7.65 oz.

Product Identifiers

BrandPanasonic
MPNDMC-ZS50S
UPC0885170235472
ModelDMC-ZS50S
eBay Product ID (ePID)219504429

Product Key Features

Digital Zoom4x
ColorSilver
Battery TypeLithium-Ion
ConnectivityUSB
Features1080p Full HD Movie Recording, Wi-Fi, Auto Focus, Self Timer, Auto White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Image Stabilization
SeriesPanasonic LUMIX
TypePoint & Shoot
Maximum Resolution12.1MP
Optical Zoom30x

Dimensions

Item Weight7.65 Oz.

Additional Product Features

Display TypeTft LCD
Sensor Resolution12.1MP
Additional Features1080p Full HD Movie Recording, Wi-Fi, Self Timer, Auto White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Image Stabilization, Autofocus
Exterior ColorSilver
Camera TypePoint & Shoot
Lens for SdBody only

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Ratings and Reviews

4.6
52 product ratings
  • 39 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
  • 8 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
  • 3 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
  • 2 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

Good image quality

Good value

Most relevant reviews

  • Top favorable review

    Great features in a small package.

    This is my third ZS series camera, so I'm familiar with many of the features. I've only had the ZS50 for a few weeks, but I've used it enough to know that it's going to be a great camera for me. I do a lot of camping and hiking, so the superzoom (30x) is great for wildlife shots. The electronic view finder, which can be set to automatically activate when you put it to your eye, is great for those bright sunny days when the rear LCD panel gets washed out. Using the view finder and the image stabilization feature helps steady the camera for long zoom shots. The programmable control ring is very handy to, for example, change shutter speed or aperture when in those preferred modes. Great camera!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Top critical review

    Horrible recovery time...

    This camera is almost nonfunctional in the amount of time it takes to recover from each photograph. The multiple shots has to be turned off; the HDR has to be turned off; and the macro lens works about 50% of the time. Normally Lumix makes outstanding products--and the images in this camera ARE great. But the sacrifice of missing so many good shots because the camera continually locks up and crashes is not worth it. I've been tempted more times than I can count to smash this camera up into bits and send it to Panasonic as the review..... Don't buy. This is no reflection on the dealer. The camera came in quick order and was in perfect condition. It's just a really bad camera.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • A camera to take with you everywhere

    This camera is compact enough to fit in your pocket or small pocket of your bag. This is a big plus for me because I use the camera to document my work with before, after, and in-progress photos of installations. Has great image quality, and performs well indoors and in low light due to it's large aperture lens, impressive optical zoom, and in-camera digital processing features. I really like and use the special automatic scene options including panoramic scene, auto adjust for high contrast, night shots. The camera also does great HD videos. The menu system is easy to follow and intuitive. I learned how to use this camera in a very short amount of time without needing to study the manual. Overall a great value. One feature I am still getting used to is the auto-viewfinder setting that shuts down the LCD display when the camera thinks you are looking through the view finder. I often find the LCD going blank when I don't expect it because my finger shades the viewfinder.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Great camera

    I bought thie ZS50 so I could have a pocket size camera with a view finder and it is everything I wanted plus more. It does so many things that a manual close at hand is necessary for a while. In particular I like the panorama mode and the wifi for downloading pictures. My only complaint is that it doesn't come with software for processing Raw images. I found a free Windows program on the net but Mac wants to charge me for the iPad program. A newer model is available so the discounts on this version makes it even more attractive.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50S

    This camera is a replacement for my Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30, which was "acquired" by my daughter-in-law after borrowing it for a trip to Germany. I willingly allowed her to have the camera, since I had already read reviews on the ZS50 by CameraLabs, and was blown away by the improvements. The two most significant improvements for my photography experience, are: 1. The 30X optical zoom, and 2. The viewfinder, which really simplifies taking photos in bright sunlight. The camera is totally user friendly and was provided in a timely manner, at a very fair price. Highly recommend.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • pocket size and it'll do it all!

    For someone that's new to cameras, it was easily set up for just point and shoot. I'll have to use it for awhile before I'm able to use its many other features. I haven't been able to figure out how to download the pictures to my computer yet so I might need help with that. The picture quality is really good but I'll know more when I get them onto the computer.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Very good, but could be better.

    This camera is designed for the amatuer photographer who wants to either begin photographing wildlife, or simply needs a cheaper-end camera that has a good reach. And this camera does a very good job at that, but other things not so much... The low light quality, as expected from a 3.3 Aperture 2/3rd size sensor, is below average at best. Its overall design/ease of use is excellent; it took me all of 30 minutes to get used to how the camera worked. The 30x zoom is also excellent; You can get a bokeh(the blur around your subject) from up to around 50 ft away, and it achieves full zoom in around 6-8 seconds. The video quality is lacking, especially in lower light; It seems it doesn't really have as high of a bit-rate as it claims, so the video looks lower quality. So, overall, I rate this camera a 4/5 because it's only good for what it was designed for; long zoom photos in bright light. Use it for anything else, and it will underperform.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Refurbished

  • Excellent travel camera

    The Lumix ZS50 fits in a trouser pocket but has a zoom range and collection of features which enable far more interesting pictures than are possible with a smartphone or other simple camera. It takes both wide angle and extreme telephoto pictures. To get a better camera, you really need to get a camera with a bigger sensor, and few cameras with larger sensors are 1) pocketable or 2) have a large zoom range. With this camera, you can capture images of priceless memories, but not necessarily priceless images.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Best camera

    I don't see any bad features . 30x optical zoom is perfect and camera has lots of functions.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Sophistication in a small package

    Great Leica lens, a lot of features of an DSLR, shoots in RAW. Good for carrying around, everyday shots rather than the larger cameras.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned