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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200

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

		

		

			
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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.
	
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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")
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 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