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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 FZ300 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2015January 2013Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR FZ300 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography information
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
46
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (808 grams)
59
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography details
56
good battery life (500 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (808 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
better than average battery life (380 shots)
environment proof
features touch focus
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
heavier than competition (691 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (500 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging highlights
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (808g)
62
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (691g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ300
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 691g (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 380 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $598