Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and FZ300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed 3 years before the FZ300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic FZ300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the FZ300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ300 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ300.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.