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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and ZS3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up versus the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR ZS3 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2009Fresher by 45 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 ZS3 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR ZS3 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR offers external 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 ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the ZS3.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS3 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography info
53
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than others (808 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
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amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography information
56
great battery power (500 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (808g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (500 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging highlights
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (808g)
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $200