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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
60 Imaging
33 Features
50 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix HS11
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was brought out 7 months before the SZ-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HS10 grades vs the SZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Olympus SZ-10

					

					

						
 HS10 SZ-10 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the FujiFilm HS10

					

					

						
 SZ-10 HS10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SZ-10

					

					

						
 HS10 SZ-10 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 features outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HS10 compared to the SZ-10.
FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and SZ-10 is 60 and 90 respectively.
FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and SZ-10.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

						FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography advice
39
 manual focus
 supports RAW formats
 resolution not great (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
33
 MP count good (14MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
FujiFilm HS10 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography advice
54
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (666 grams)
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (215g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
41
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 resolution not great (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
40
 excellent zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
45
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (666 grams)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
 lighter than competitors (215g)
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long reach (504mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (220 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography factors
44
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse mode
40
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 no external microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors in class (666 grams)
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SZ-10
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Olympus SZ-10
Also called FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $900 $300