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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR ZS70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 ZS70 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
RevealedApril 2017January 2013More recent by 52 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR ZS70 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography advice
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
53
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (808g)
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery (500 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery (500 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (808 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
great battery (380 CIPA)
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
59
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (808g)
74
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808g (1.78 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images 380 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $450