FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS10
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2010
- Also Known as FinePix HS11
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The HS10 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the ZS10 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HS10 grades versus the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic ZS10
HS10 | ZS10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the FujiFilm HS10
ZS10 | HS10 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS10
HS10 | ZS10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 features physical 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 ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HS10 versus the ZS10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and ZS10 is 60 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and ZS10.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Also called as | FinePix HS11 | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 666g (1.47 lb) | 219g (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $900 | $350 |