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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and FZ200 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 6 months after the FZ200 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the FZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR FZ200 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 FZ200 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR FZ200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2012Same age
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides physical 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 FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic FZ200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the FZ200.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ200 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
56
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
53
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition (808g)
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (540 shots)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
56
great battery pack (500 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (808g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery (540 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (588g)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (540 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
59
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (808 grams)
63
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ200
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 500 shots 540 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $500 $499