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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
Panasonic SZ10
(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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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

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.

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The 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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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 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SZ10 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography features
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography information
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (177 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (177g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic 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