FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10

Here is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and ZS10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out at a similar time to the ZS10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HS20 EXR grades against the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the ZS10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and ZS10 is 58 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and ZS10.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.