Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax RZ10

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax RZ10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and RZ10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 6 months later than the RZ10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the RZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and RZ10 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and RZ10.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.