Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS45

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and ZS45 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 24 months earlier than the ZS45 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades vs the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features exterior 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 ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the ZS45.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS45 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS45.

Clearly, both cameras have the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.