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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and SZ10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 4 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades against the SZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR SZ10 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 SZ10 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR SZ10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the SZ10.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SZ10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than others in class (177g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs 200 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $200