FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix JX355
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS35

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The JX350 was announced 24 months before the ZS30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JX350 matches up versus the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX350 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX350 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic ZS30
JX350 | ZS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm JX350
ZS30 | JX350 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic ZS30
JX350 | ZS30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the JX350 compared to the ZS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and ZS30.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX350 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Alternate name | FinePix JX355 | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lbs) | 198g (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $250 |