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Fujifilm HS35EXR 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 HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2015
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SZ10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 24 months before the SZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SZ10 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SZ10 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SZ10 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the SZ10.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SZ10 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SZ10.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (600 shots)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
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good battery life (600 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (177g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (600 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 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 surface 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
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 687 gr (1.51 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
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 600 photos 200 photos
Battery form Battery Pack 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $380 $200