• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.3 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm HS10 advantages over Panasonic LF1

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    13.6 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Panasonic LF1 advantages over Fujifilm HS10

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Fast startup
    ~1.50 vs 2.5 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    192g vs 709g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Less shutter lag
    0.24 vs 0.90 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    250 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    12 vs 7 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX30 IS

Fujifilm HS10
Canon SX30 IS
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • RAW file ability
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Canon SX30 IS

Panasonic LF1
Canon SX30 IS
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Canon SX30 IS

Compared to Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm HS10
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Panasonic LF1
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Compared to Canon SX40 HS

Fujifilm HS10
Canon SX40 HS
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Canon SX40 HS

Panasonic LF1
Canon SX40 HS
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Canon SX40 HS

Compared to Canon S110

Fujifilm HS10
Canon S110
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Canon S110

Panasonic LF1
Canon S110
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Canon S110

Compared to Leica C

Fujifilm HS10
Leica C
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Leica C

Panasonic LF1
Leica C
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Leica C

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