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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS11
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HS10 was brought out 22 months prior to the ZS20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HS10 grades against the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic ZS20

 HS10 ZS20 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm HS10

 ZS20 HS10 
IntroducedApril 2012July 2010More modern by 22 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS20

 HS10 ZS20 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS10 enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HS10 compared to the ZS20.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and ZS20 is 60 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and ZS20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography information
45
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
44
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging features
23
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (666g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS20
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called as FinePix HS11 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-04-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 pictures
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $349