Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LX100 II

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was introduced 6 years before the LX100 II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up versus the LX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got external measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LX100 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the LX100 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and LX100 II is 54 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and LX100 II.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.