Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS10
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Released January 2012
- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and ZS10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 12 months later than the ZS10 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic ZS10
Fujifilm HS30EXR | ZS10 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
ZS10 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS10
Fujifilm HS30EXR | ZS10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the ZS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS10 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS10.
All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS30EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 687g (1.51 pounds) | 219g (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 260 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $430 | $350 |