Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and FZ35 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 2 years after the FZ35 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with outer dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the FZ35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ35 is 54 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ35.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.