FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic SZ10
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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 referred to as FinePix HS11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Introduced January 2015

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The HS10 was launched 5 years prior to the SZ10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the HS10 scores against the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic SZ10
HS10 | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the FujiFilm HS10
SZ10 | HS10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 54 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic SZ10
HS10 | SZ10 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm HS10 versus Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HS10 and the SZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and SZ10 is 60 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and SZ10.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix HS11 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 666 grams (1.47 lb) | 177 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 200 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $900 | $200 |