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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix HS11
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ200
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was announced 6 years prior to the FZ300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HS10 scores vs the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic FZ300

 HS10 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the FujiFilm HS10

 FZ300 HS10 
IntroducedJuly 2015July 2010More recent by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300

 HS10 FZ300 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 has got 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HS10 and the FZ300.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and FZ300 is 60 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and FZ300.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ300 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older HS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
39
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
46
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography details
54
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (666 grams)
59
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
weather sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (691g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (380 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (666 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
good battery life (380 CIPA)
weather sealing
has touch focus
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
heavier than competition (691g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography information
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging advice
23
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (666 grams)
62
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (691g)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Also called FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 grams (1.47 lbs) 691 grams (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 - 380 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $900 $598