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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ35 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix HS11
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was unveiled very close to the FZ35 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HS10 matches up against the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic FZ35

 HS10 FZ35 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the FujiFilm HS10

 FZ35 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ35

 HS10 FZ35 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2010Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 has got exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the HS10 against the FZ35.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and FZ35 is 60 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and FZ35.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ35 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
41
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
54
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (666 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography highlights
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography highlights
45
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (666 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging information
23
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (666g)
26
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ35
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Alternate name FinePix HS11 Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lb) 397 gr (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $999