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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic G7

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic G7 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Introduced May 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic G7 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic G7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and G7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 3 years prior to the G7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the G7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 G7 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
IntroducedMay 2015January 2013More modern by 28 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR G7 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has exterior measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic G7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the G7.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and G7 is 54 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and G7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic G7
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition (808 grams)
72
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic G7 Sports photography factors
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
55
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic G7 Travel photography features
56
better than average battery (500 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (808g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic G7 Vlogging advice
59
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (808 grams)
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic G7
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-05-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $800