Updated (July, 2012): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

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Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

True resolution
High true resolution
10.6 MP
Light sensitivity
High ISO
12,800 ISO
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Supports RAW
Shoots RAW
Better editing
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Size
Really small
Prosumer size 124x82x92 mm
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
External mic jack
External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm HS20 EXR

Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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The HS20 EXR's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Zoom More zoom 30x vs 24x
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Around 60% more zoom
True resolution Higher true resolution 10.6 MP vs 9.7 MP
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Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies 320 fps vs 220 fps
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Around 50% higher fps
Wide angle Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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Almost the same
Lowest price Much cheaper $313.31 vs $720.26
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The best price we've seen is $407 cheaper (2.3x less)
Sensor size Larger sensor 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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Around 10% larger sensor
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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2x faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ150

External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Size Significantly smaller 124x82x92 mm vs 130x90x126 mm
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Around 40% smaller
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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Less risk of blur
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 12 fps vs 8 fps
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50% faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
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Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Weight Significantly lighter 528 g vs 730 g
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Around 30% lighter
Thickness Thinner 3.6" vs 5"
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Around 30% thinner
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Zoom Great zoom Help
HS20 EXR:30x
DMC-FZ150:24x
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
HS20 EXR:1080p @ 30fps
DMC-FZ150:1080p @ 60fps
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
High-speed framerate Very high speed movies Help
HS20 EXR:320 fps
DMC-FZ150:220 fps
Battery life Great battery life Help
HS20 EXR:400 shots
DMC-FZ150:410 shots
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds
Weight Heavy Help
HS20 EXR:730 g
DMC-FZ150:528 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
HS20 EXR:5"
DMC-FZ150:3.6"
Lowest price Very expensive Help
HS20 EXR:$313.31
DMC-FZ150:$720.26
Size Large Help
HS20 EXR:130x90x126 mm
DMC-FZ150:124x82x92 mm
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$339

HDR Has in-camera HDR
Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $310

Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$345

Zoom Has much more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$369 - $450

Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$642 - $683

Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
GPS Has a built-in GPS
Lowest price Is much more expensive
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596

Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens

Overall image quality Has much better image quality
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Focus points Has slightly fewer focus points

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Super zoom

$350

3D Takes 3D photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Super zoom

High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$548

HDR Has in-camera HDR
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Size Larger
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$348 - $478

Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62

Super zoom

$392

HDR Has in-camera HDR
Lowest price Much cheaper
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out

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discussion

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Rajat Chauhan (1:17 PM, December 10, 2011)
though it looks like a tight one here, 3d is the deal breaker for me..i want a 3d capable (i have 3d  tv) superzoom so it's pretty b/w sony hx100v and lumix fz150 now. researching at various sites and seeing samples shows lumix has a better picture quality so i think i'll abide by it. Btw, snapsort only provide scores based on paper figures and not user reviews , so its not 100% reliable...on papers nikon s500 is the best, but once you research a bit., you'll know the truth on field.