Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ47

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ47, 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 FZ47 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and FZ47 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 18 months later than the FZ47 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up versus the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the FZ47.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ47 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ47.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.