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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ100 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix HS11
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was revealed at a similar time to the FZ100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HS10 matches up versus the FZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic FZ100

 HS10 FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the FujiFilm HS10

 FZ100 HS10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ100

 HS10 FZ100 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HS10 against the FZ100.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and FZ100 is 60 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and FZ100.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography advice
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (666 grams)
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
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built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (666g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (666 grams)
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fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ100
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Also referred to as FinePix HS11 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $900 $500