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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm HS10 versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was released 24 months prior to the FZ200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HS10 grades versus the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic FZ200

 HS10 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the FujiFilm HS10

 FZ200 HS10 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ200

 HS10 FZ200 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. 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 FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the HS10 compared to the FZ200.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and FZ200 is 60 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and FZ200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FZ200 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older HS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (666g)
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (588g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography advice
45
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (666g)
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
44
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging factors
23
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (666g)
63
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (588g)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ200
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Also called FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666g (1.47 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $499