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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ1000 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and FZ1000 II (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced 8 years earlier than the FZ1000 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the FZ1000 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 Fujifilm HS30EXR FZ1000 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 FZ1000 II Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2012More modern by 86 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k460kClearer display (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 Fujifilm HS30EXR FZ1000 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ1000 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the FZ1000 II.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ1000 II is 59 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ1000 II.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
73
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography highlights
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than average (687g)
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Travel photography camera
51
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
66
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (687 grams)
68
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2019-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 808g (1.78 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
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 - 350 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $430 $898