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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV205
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was released 24 months prior to the ZS30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the JV200 grades vs the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic ZS30

 JV200 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm JV200

 ZS30 JV200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZS30

 JV200 ZS30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV200 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JV200 versus the ZS30.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and ZS30 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and ZS30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS30 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged JV200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV200
Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
56
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others (198g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (198g)
provides touch focus
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (260 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (260 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (198 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic ZS30
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Otherwise known as FinePix JV205 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $49 $250