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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR FZ100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 FZ100 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR FZ100 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography features
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
54
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography details
53
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than average in class (808 grams)
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
62
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (500 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography features
56
good battery power (500 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (808g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (500 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
59
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (808g)
64
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 gr (1.78 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $500