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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ40
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and LZ30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced at a similar time to the LZ30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the LZ30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR LZ30 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 LZ30 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR LZ30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys outer 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 LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the LZ30.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and LZ30 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and LZ30.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography factors
56
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
32
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
53
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (808g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
62
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
47
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography features
56
better than average battery power (500 shots)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (808 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery life (380 shots)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging info
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (808g)
22
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic LZ30
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 gr (1.78 lbs) 552 gr (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 380 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $230