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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and FZ200 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 18 months prior to the FZ200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HS20 EXR scores against the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic FZ200

 HS20 EXR FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 FZ200 HS20 EXR 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2011More recent by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ200

 HS20 EXR FZ200 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 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 utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the FZ200.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and FZ200 is 58 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and FZ200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than others in class (730 grams)
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (588g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (540 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography features
51
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (730g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
good battery (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (588 grams)
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging highlights
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (730 grams)
63
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (588g)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ200
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000s
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $499