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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(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
Panasonic ZS50
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS50 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 ZS50 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS50 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography factors
56
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
heavier than others (687g)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography info
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (600 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
53
great battery (600 shots)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (687 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (600 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (687g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (243g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS50
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
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