FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300

Below is a extensive review of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and FZ300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 5 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic FZ300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the FZ300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and FZ300 is 58 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and FZ300.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.