FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic GF1

Following is a extended review of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Panasonic GF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very comparable but the HS10 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS10 was manufactured 9 months after the GF1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HS10 scores versus the GF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 has outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the HS10 versus the GF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and GF1 is 60 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and GF1.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HS10 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GF1 will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent HS10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.