Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and FZ1000 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 17 months before the FZ1000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the FZ1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has proportions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the FZ1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ1000 is 54 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ1000.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.