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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(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
Panasonic ZS30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic ZS30

 JX350 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm JX350

 ZS30 JX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic ZS30

 JX350 ZS30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography factors
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX350
Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
55
lighter than competition (130g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (198 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography advice
31
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (198g)
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography features
33
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
35
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (198 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic ZS30
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
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