FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ60

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was launched 24 months earlier than the FZ60 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the HS10 matches up vs the FZ60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HS10 against the FZ60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and FZ60 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.