Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and FZ80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed 5 years earlier than the FZ80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores versus the FZ80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features outer dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the FZ80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ80 is 54 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and FZ80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ80 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.