Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Released January 2013
- Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
- Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Released January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Updated by Panasonic ZS60
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and ZS50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm HS35EXR was released 24 months prior to the ZS50 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic ZS50
Fujifilm HS35EXR | ZS50 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
ZS50 | Fujifilm HS35EXR | |||
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Released | January 2015 | January 2013 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS50
Fujifilm HS35EXR | ZS50 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the ZS50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS50 is 59 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS50.
All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 687g (1.51 lbs) | 243g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 shots | 300 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $380 | $350 |