FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and ZS30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 24 months prior to the ZS30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR against the ZS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and ZS30 is 58 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and ZS30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS30 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.