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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS35
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was launched 24 months earlier than the ZS30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the AX350 scores against the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic ZS30

 AX350 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm AX350

 ZS30 AX350 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS30

 AX350 ZS30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 features external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the AX350 versus the ZS30.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and ZS30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and ZS30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older AX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others in class (198 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography details
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (198g)
has focus by touch
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (198g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS30
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images 260 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $250