Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and ZS10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 24 months after the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores versus the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with outside dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the ZS10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS10 is 54 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have a benefit in sensor tech.