Fujifilm Finepix X10

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Reasons to buy the Fujifilm Finepix X10

Aperture
Wide aperture
f/2.0
Movie format
Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Lens
True resolution
High true resolution
12 MP
Sensor type
CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1

Wide angle
Wide angle lens
25 mm
Size
Really small
Compact 98x55x26 mm
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Lens
Thickness
Thin
1"
Weight
Light-weight
158 g
Longest exposure
Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X10

Aperture Much wider aperture f/2.0 vs f/3.3
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At its widest zoom, the X10's lens captures much more light (1.4 f-stops)
Sensor size Much larger sensor 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
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More than 2x larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution 12 MP vs 9.8 MP
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Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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2x higher resolution screen
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 2.3 fps
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Around 4.5x faster continuous shooting
Screen size Larger screen 2.8" vs 2.7"
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Almost the same
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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The X10's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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The X10's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Tunnel vs None
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A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 3 cm
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Focus on subjects 3x closer to the lens
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-ZX1

Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
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More than 10% better wide angle
Size Smaller 98x55x26 mm vs 117x70x57 mm
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3.3x smaller
Weight Significantly lighter 158 g vs 350 g
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2.2x lighter
Thickness Significantly thinner 1" vs 2.2"
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2.2x thinner
Lowest price Much cheaper $247.89 vs $598.99
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The best price we've seen is $351 cheaper (2.4x less)
Zoom Slightly more zoom 8x vs 4x
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4x more zoom
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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2x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digicams, and ignoring price

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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm Finepix X10. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro digicam with a travel zoom.

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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
X10:30s
DMC-ZX1:60s
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen size Very small screens Help
X10:2.8"
DMC-ZX1:2.7"

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430

Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$350

Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Olympus XZ-1

Olympus XZ-1

Pro digicam

$499 - $500

Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$643 - $1,125 body only

$739 - $964 with 14-42mm lens

Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Thickness Is thicker

Fujifilm Finepix X10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$799 - $800

Sensor size Much larger sensor
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,199

Sensor size Much larger sensor
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$390 - $496

Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100

Pro digicam

$450

External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Sensor size Much smaller sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX3

Travel zoom

$216 - $510

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fastest shutter speed Significantly slower max shutter speed
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly slower
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7

Travel zoom

Screen size Significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Size Slightly larger
Weight Heavier
Samsung EX1

Samsung EX1

Pro digicam

$400

Aperture Much wider aperture
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Weight Significantly heavier
Canon IXUS 220 HS

Canon IXUS 220 HS

Compact

$163 - $228

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Zoom Slightly less zoom
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
Fujifilm FinePix S2990

Fujifilm FinePix S2990

Super zoom

Screen size Significantly larger screen
Zoom More zoom
Size Significantly larger
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle

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