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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
60 Imaging
33 Features
50 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix HS11
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was announced around the same time to the ZS5 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HS10 scores versus the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic ZS5

          

          

            
 HS10 ZS5 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the FujiFilm HS10

          

          

            
 ZS5 HS10 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS5

          

          

            
 HS10 ZS5 
ReleasedJuly 2010June 2010Same age
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 has got external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HS10 vs the ZS5.
FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and ZS5 is 60 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and ZS5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS5 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.

            FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS10
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
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 you can focus manually
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
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 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (666g)
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (214g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
41
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
31
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
45
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (666g)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
 lighter than competition in class (214g)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
44
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
 more heavy than competition (666g)
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (214g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone support
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS5
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as FinePix HS11 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE 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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 666 grams (1.47 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $300