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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
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Features
34
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here is a extended review of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and SZ10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 5 years before the SZ10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic SZ10

 HS20 EXR SZ10 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SZ10 HS20 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic SZ10

 HS20 EXR SZ10 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the SZ10.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and SZ10 is 58 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and SZ10.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older HS20 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
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MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
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screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (730 grams)
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (730 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (177 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (730g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (177 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic SZ10
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 200 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $200