FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS50

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and ZS50 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 5 years before the ZS50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HS20 EXR and the ZS50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and ZS50 is 58 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and ZS50.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.