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
 
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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
57 vs 57
Explain scores
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
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
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
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
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
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
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
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
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
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
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
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
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
Compare the D3100 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

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
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
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
Compare the FinePix HS10 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR

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
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
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
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150
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
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ62 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ150

appearance

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
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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.