FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Below is a thorough review of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Panasonic FZ1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The HS10 was announced 4 years before the FZ1000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HS10 scores vs the FZ1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 offers external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HS10 against the FZ1000.

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

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and FZ1000.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HS10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.