Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and SZ8 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was introduced 12 months prior to the SZ8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides outer dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the SZ8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SZ8 is 54 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SZ8.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.