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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR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
Panasonic ZS10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm HS30EXR ZS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 ZS10 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm HS30EXR ZS10 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
56
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography advice
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competitors (687g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (219g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
51
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (687g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (260 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (687g)
34
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS10
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
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