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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and FZ60 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 6 months after the FZ60 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR FZ60 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 FZ60 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ60

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR FZ60 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2012Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the FZ60.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ60 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ60.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (808 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
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better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (808 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery power (450 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (493 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (808g)
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than others (493g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ60
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 lb) 493g (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 450 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $350