FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic SZ8
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
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Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm HS10 versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HS10 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HS10 matches up versus the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic SZ8
| HS10 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the FujiFilm HS10
| SZ8 | HS10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic SZ8
| HS10 | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HS10 vs the SZ8.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and SZ8 is 60 and 94 respectively.
FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and SZ8.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ8 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older HS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
| Alternative name | FinePix HS11 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2014-01-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 666g (1.47 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 200 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $900 | $275 |