Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and FZ150 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 10 months later than the FZ150 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores versus the FZ150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to 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") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the FZ150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ150 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ150.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.