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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and FZ70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 6 months before the FZ70 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR FZ70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 FZ70 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR FZ70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2013Similar age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys outside measurements 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 FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the FZ70.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ70 is 54 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ70.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
53
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than average in class (808g)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography info
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (500 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
55
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
56
good battery power (500 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (808g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (606g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging factors
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (808 grams)
26
fairly wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (606g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-07-18
Physical type 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash settings - 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lb) 606 grams (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $300