Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS35

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and ZS35 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 12 months before the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has external measurements 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 ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the ZS35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS35 is 54 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS35.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.