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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix HS11
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was launched 4 years before the LZ40 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HS10 grades vs the LZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic LZ40

 HS10 LZ40 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the FujiFilm HS10

 LZ40 HS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic LZ40

 HS10 LZ40 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS10 enjoys external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HS10 vs the LZ40.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and LZ40 is 60 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and LZ40.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LZ40 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Panasonic LZ40
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (666 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (666g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
great reach (924mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (524g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (666 grams)
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pretty wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
has external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic LZ40
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Also called FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lb) 524 gr (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 320 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $900 $219