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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was launched 3 years earlier than the ZS30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HS10 matches up versus the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic ZS30

 HS10 ZS30 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm HS10

 ZS30 HS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS30

 HS10 ZS30 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 offers outer dimensions 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 ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HS10 and the ZS30.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and ZS30 is 60 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and ZS30.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS10
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
33
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
54
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (666g)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (198g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
45
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (666g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (198g)
supports touch focus
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
44
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
23
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (666 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (198 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS30
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as FinePix HS11 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666g (1.47 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
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 Overall 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Retail price $900 $250