Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and FZ2500 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 4 years earlier than the FZ2500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the FZ2500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides external measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the FZ2500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ2500 is 54 and 53 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ2500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.