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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 Comparison

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FujiFilm HS10

10 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing HS10 and FZ300, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from FujiFilm and Panasonic. FujiFilm HS10 was introduced to market in July 2010 and Panasonic FZ300 was launched in July 2015. As you can see, HS10 is 5 years older than FZ300. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm HS10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-07-06
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 666g. 131 x 91 x 126 mm
  • Also known as FinePix HS11

Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-07-16
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 25-600 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 691g. 132 x 92 x 117 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix HS10 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Weight
666 g vs 691 g 25 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 600mm 120 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30× vs 24x more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 over FujiFilm FinePix HS10
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
12 MP vs 10 MP 19% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 230k dots 352% higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 97% More accurate viewfinder
Max Mech. Shutter
1/16000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 10.0fps 2 fps faster
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
8.8m vs 3.1m 5.7m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 12.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 600mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm HS10 has external dimensions of 131 x 91 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.58 x 4.96″) and weighs 666 g (1.47 lb / 23.49 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FZ300 has external dimensions of 132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61″) and weighs 691 g (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300. FujiFilm HS10 is 1mm narrower and 1mm shorter than Panasonic FZ300 but it is also 9mm thicker.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. FujiFilm HS10 is 25g lighter than the Panasonic FZ300 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

FujiFilm HS10 features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic FZ300 sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.
FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300: Sensor Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FZ300 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Below you can see the HS10 and FZ300 sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300 Cameras


FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 features a 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens whereas Panasonic FZ300 features a 25-600 mm F2.8 24x zoom lens.

FujiFilm HS10 has 1mm wider coverage than the Panasonic FZ300. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at the wide end. On the tele end, FujiFilm HS10 has 120mm longer reach than the Panasonic FZ300. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Panasonic FZ300 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

HS10
FZ300
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

HS10
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Longest - Nikon P1000
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DSLR-Like Cameras

HS10
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Fastest - Olympus 1
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Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

FujiFilm HS10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ300 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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FujiFilm HS10 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ300 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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FujiFilm HS10 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ300 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/16000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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FujiFilm HS10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ300 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
30.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
666g
Body Thickness 126mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
24.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
691g
Body Thickness 117mm
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FujiFilm HS10 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic FZ300 for Landscape Photography

POOR
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic FZ300: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic FZ300 scores compare:

FujiFilm HS10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #36 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #478 out of 1242 in all Cameras
Panasonic FZ300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #4 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #142 out of 1242 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ300 has a higher Overall Score than the FujiFilm HS10 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Panasonic FZ300 vs FujiFilm HS10 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Announced 2010-07-06 2015-07-16
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-720 mm (30×) 25-600 mm (24x)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 F2.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Tilting Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution n/a 1,440k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 97% 100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.10 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 666g 691g
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm 132 x 92 x 117mm
Battery Life n/a 380 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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