FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40
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![FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-HS20-EXR/FujiFilm-HS20-EXR-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40/Panasonic-ZS40-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and ZS40 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
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The HS20 EXR was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS40 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic ZS40
HS20 EXR | ZS40 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
ZS40 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic ZS40
HS20 EXR | ZS40 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features physical measurements 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 ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HS20 EXR against the ZS40.
![FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-HS20-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and ZS40 is 58 and 90 respectively.
![FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-HS20-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and ZS40.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS40 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-HS20-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-HS20-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also called as | FinePix HS22 EXR | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
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 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730g (1.61 lbs) | 240g (0.53 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 300 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $600 | $450 |