Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Launched January 2012
- Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Introduced January 2015
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SZ10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 4 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores vs the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic SZ10
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | SZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| SZ10 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2015 | January 2012 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic SZ10
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | SZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the SZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ10 is 59 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ10.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 1.4fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 5.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 687g (1.51 lbs) | 177g (0.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 | - | 200 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $430 | $200 |