Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and FZ100 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 2 years after the FZ100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades vs the FZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with outside measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the FZ100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ100 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ100.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.