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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was revealed 14 months later than the ZS3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HS10 grades against the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic ZS3

 HS10 ZS3 
RevealedJuly 2010May 2009Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm HS10

 ZS3 HS10 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS3

 HS10 ZS3 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 provides physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HS10 vs the ZS3.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and ZS3 is 60 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent HS10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (666g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography factors
41
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
45
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (666 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average (229g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography details
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging highlights
23
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (666g)
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS3
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as FinePix HS11 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-05-14
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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 grams (1.47 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $900 $200