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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix HS11
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The HS10 was revealed 9 years prior to the FZ1000 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HS10 grades vs the FZ1000 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 HS10 FZ1000 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the FujiFilm HS10

 FZ1000 II HS10 
RevealedFebruary 2019July 2010Fresher by 104 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 HS10 FZ1000 II 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HS10 versus the FZ1000 II.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and FZ1000 II is 60 and 55 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and FZ1000 II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HS10 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will render extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography details
54
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (666 grams)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
69
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography features
45
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (666g)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
44
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
65
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (666 grams)
67
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Other name FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2019-02-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 grams (1.47 pounds) 808 grams (1.78 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $900 $898