FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ200

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

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).

Check out the FujiFilm HS10 versus Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.