Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and ZS30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out at a similar time to the ZS30 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores against the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR offers outer measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the ZS30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS30 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS30.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS30 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.