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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and FZ40 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 2 years after the FZ40 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up versus the FZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic FZ40

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR FZ40 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 FZ40 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ40

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR FZ40 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has outside measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic FZ40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the FZ40.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ40 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ40.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ40
56
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
46
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography factors
53
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than others (808 grams)
51
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
62
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ40
56
great battery life (500 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (808g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging info
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (808 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 gr (1.78 lbs) 494 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $420