Fujifilm FinePix
HS20 EXR
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ48

Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

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Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
320 fps
True resolution
 High true resolution
10.6 MP
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 120x79x91 mm
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Thickness
 Thin
3.6"
Weight
 Light-weight
498 g
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm HS20 EXR
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Help
 The HS20 EXR's maximum light sensitivity is 3 f-stops better
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 320 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Zoom More zoom 30x vs 24x
Help
 Around 60% more zoom
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 8 fps vs 3.7 fps
Help
 More than 2x faster continuous shooting
True resolution Higher true resolution 10.6 MP vs 9.8 MP
Help
 Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
Help
 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Wide angle Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
Help
 Almost the same
Sensor size Larger sensor 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
Help
 Around 10% larger sensor
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
Help
 2x faster max shutter speed
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Learn more about
the Fujifilm HS20 EXR

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ48
Size Significantly smaller 120x79x91 mm vs 130x90x126 mm
Help
 More than 40% smaller
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
Help
 Less risk of blur
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
Help
 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Weight Significantly lighter 498 g vs 730 g
Help
 More than 30% lighter
Thickness Thinner 3.6" vs 5"
Help
 Around 30% thinner
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 280 ms vs 350 ms
Help
 20% less delay when taking photos
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 30s
Help
 2x longer exposures
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 Learn more about
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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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Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Zoom Great zoom Help
HS20 EXR:30x
DMC-FZ48:24x
Battery life Great battery life Help
400 shots
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
HS20 EXR:30s
DMC-FZ48:60s
Thickness Quite thick Help
HS20 EXR:5"
DMC-FZ48:3.6"
Weight Heavy Help
HS20 EXR:730 g
DMC-FZ48:498 g
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Size Large Help
HS20 EXR:130x90x126 mm
DMC-FZ48:120x79x91 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Super zoom

$350
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$294 - $339
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
HDR Has in-camera HDR
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-FZ48
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-FZ48
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$335 - $347
Zoom Has much more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $319
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-FZ48
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
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-FZ48
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$449 - $499 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Sensor size Has a much larger sensor
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$642 - $683
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Size Significantly smaller
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v 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-FZ48 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

Super zoom

$298 - $300
3D Takes 3D photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
True resolution Slightly lower true resolution
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ60 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$720
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Lowest price Much more expensive
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62

Super zoom

$392
3D Takes 3D photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
True resolution Slightly lower true resolution
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ62 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Super zoom
Supports RAW Shoots RAW
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249
Zoom More zoom
Size Smaller
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48

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