FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000

Following is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is very similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and FZ1000 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was revealed 4 years before the FZ1000 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the FZ1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic FZ1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the FZ1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and FZ1000 is 58 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and FZ1000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.