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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10

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-ZS10 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic ZS10

 HS20 EXR ZS10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 ZS10 HS20 EXR 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic ZS10

 HS20 EXR ZS10 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

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

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography advice
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
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good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (730g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (730g)
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rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic ZS10
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots One One
Launch cost $600 $350