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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR FZ80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 FZ80 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2013Fresher by 48 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR FZ80 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography details
56
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
58
manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
53
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than average (808g)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography details
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (500 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor is small (1/2")
57
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography features
56
good battery life (500 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (808g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
features focus via touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than others (616g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
57
manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
59
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (808 grams)
28
rather wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (616g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 grams (1.78 pounds) 616 grams (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $399