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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(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
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix HS11
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HS10 grades versus the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic ZS7

 HS10 ZS7 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the FujiFilm HS10

 ZS7 HS10 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS7

 HS10 ZS7 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 provides outer measurements 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 ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the HS10 vs the ZS7.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and ZS7 is 60 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and ZS7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS7 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older HS10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography advice
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (666 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
45
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (666 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
44
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
23
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (666 grams)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS7
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternate name FinePix HS11 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 grams (1.47 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
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 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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