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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was brought out 12 months earlier than the FZ47 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the HS10 grades vs the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic FZ47

 HS10 FZ47 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the FujiFilm HS10

 FZ47 HS10 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ47

 HS10 FZ47 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 enjoys physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ47 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HS10 compared to the FZ47.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and FZ47 is 60 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and FZ47.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ47 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older HS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
38
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
54
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (666g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (498g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (400 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
45
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (666g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
great battery life (400 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (498 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
44
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (400 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS10
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
23
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than others (666g)
27
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (498 grams)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ47
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also Known as FinePix HS11 Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 alias 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 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lbs) 498 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $379