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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
59 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replaced the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and FZ150 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was released 3 months earlier than the FZ150 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic FZ150

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

		

		

			
 FZ150 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ150

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS30EXR FZ150 
ReleasedJanuary 2012April 2012Same age
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
See the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the FZ150.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ150 is 59 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ150.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.
	
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography highlights
55
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2")
41
 focusing manually
 delivers RAW files
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
55
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2")
 heavier than average in class (687g)
58
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
52
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery life (410 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
51
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (687 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
 good battery life (410 per charge)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (528g)
 low MP (12MP)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
51
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2")
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 focusing manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (410 shots)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging highlights
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 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes external mic socket
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than average in class (687g)
62
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has external microphone support
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition (528 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ150
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 528 grams (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $430 $499