Fujifilm FinePix
HS10
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ40

Updated (July, 2011): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

71
"DSLR-like controls (including a manual zoom ring) and build quality."
dpreview.com | talking about the HS10's build-quality
"You get the longest zoom (30x), 1080p full HD video."
dpreview.com | talking about the HS10's video-quality

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS10

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
1,000 fps
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
6,400 ISO
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

60
"The manual control of FZ45 elevates the operability even higher with the incorporation of new jog dial."
dpreview.com | talking about the DMC-FZ40's button-layout
"The Sonic Speed AF in the FZ45 features its speed at the industry's fastest level. Combined with a high-speed start-up, this gives the FZ45 an industry's fastest level of response that helps to catch even the most fleeting photo opportunities."
dpreview.com | talking about the DMC-FZ40's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 120x79x91 mm
Thickness
 Thin
3.6"
Weight
 Light-weight
499 g
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm HS10
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 1,000 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
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
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Zoom Significantly more zoom 30x vs 24x
Help
 Around 60% more zoom
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Help
 The HS10's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 1.8 fps
Help
 More than 5.5x faster continuous shooting
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
Help
 Almost the same
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
Help
 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
Help
 Almost the same
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
Help
 2x faster max shutter speed
Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Learn more about
the Fujifilm HS10

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ40
Size Much smaller 120x79x91 mm vs 131x91x126 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
Thickness Significantly thinner 3.6" vs 5"
Help
 Around 30% thinner
Weight Significantly lighter 499 g vs 666 g
Help
 Around 30% lighter
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $410.99 vs $569.16
Help
 The best price we've seen is $158 cheaper (around 30% less)
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 30s
Help
 2x longer exposures
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Learn more about
the Panasonic DMC-FZ40
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Fujifilm FinePix HS10
71 vs 60
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm FinePix HS10.

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Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Incredible zoom Help
HS10:30x
DMC-FZ40:24x
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
HS10:24 mm
DMC-FZ40:25 mm
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
HS10:30s
DMC-FZ40:60s
Lowest price Very expensive Help
HS10:$569.16
DMC-FZ40:$410.99
Thickness Quite thick Help
HS10:5"
DMC-FZ40:3.6"
Weight Heavy Help
HS10:666 g
DMC-FZ40:499 g
Size Large Help
HS10:131x91x126 mm
DMC-FZ40:120x79x91 mm
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 resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots

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 HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20

Super zoom

$299 - $335
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS20 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the FinePix HS20 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Super zoom

$611
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ100 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$420
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$499 - $500
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
3D Captures 3D images
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$397 - $400
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$438 - $500
3D Takes 3D photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR
High-speed framerate Lower speed movies
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the FinePix HS10
Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Super zoom

$349 - $400
3D Takes 3D photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Supports RAW No RAW support
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the FinePix HS10
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Super zoom

$644
Size Significantly smaller
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Compare the PowerShot SX1 IS vs the FinePix HS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Super zoom

$370 - $426
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Supports RAW No RAW support
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ48 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40
Leica V-Lux 2

Leica V-Lux 2

Super zoom

$1,101
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor
Lowest price Much more expensive
Viewfinder No viewfinder
Compare the V-Lux 2 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ40

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