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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and ZS10 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 12 months later than the ZS10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores vs the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR ZS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 ZS10 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR ZS10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the ZS10.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS10.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors (219g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography factors
66
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competitors (219g)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic ZS10
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $350