Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS20

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and ZS20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 9 months after the ZS20 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the ZS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS20 is 54 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.