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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic LZ40
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR LZ40 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 LZ40 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR LZ40 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography information
56
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
40
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
53
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than average (808g)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography factors
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
47
incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery life (500 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (808 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (524 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (500 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging information
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (808 grams)
27
fairly wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (524g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic LZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
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