Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS80

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and ZS80 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 6 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the ZS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features exterior measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the ZS80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS80 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS80.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS80 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be behind in sensor technology.