Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and ZS8 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 18 months after the ZS8 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up versus the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the ZS8.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS8 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ZS8.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.