Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and ZS7 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 18 months later than the ZS7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides 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) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the ZS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS7 is 54 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS7.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have an edge in sensor technology.