FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.