Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS15

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and ZS15 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 7 months later than the ZS15 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the ZS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS15 is 54 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS15.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.