Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic SZ10
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | SZ10 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
SZ10 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 36 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic SZ10
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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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 |