Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and ZS70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 5 years before the ZS70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the ZS70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS70 is 54 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS70.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS70 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be behind in sensor technology.