Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Leica D-Lux 7

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Leica D-Lux 7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the D-Lux 7 (17MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 6 years prior to the D-Lux 7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores versus the D-Lux 7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Leica D-Lux 7. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR offers exterior dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 7 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Leica D-Lux 7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the D-Lux 7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and D-Lux 7 is 54 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and D-Lux 7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica D-Lux 7 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.