Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
- Replaced the Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Launched January 2014
- Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and LZ40 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 12 months prior to the LZ40 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the LZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic LZ40
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | LZ40 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
LZ40 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic LZ40
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | LZ40 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR offers 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) and the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the LZ40.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and LZ40 is 54 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and LZ40.
As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-06 |
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 dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 808g (1.78 lbs) | 524g (1.16 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 320 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $500 | $219 |