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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZS30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S1600 grades versus the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic ZS30

 S1600 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm S1600

 ZS30 S1600 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS30

 S1600 ZS30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1600 versus the ZS30.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and ZS30 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and ZS30.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average in class (198g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography details
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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lighter than average in class (198g)
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (260 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (198 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS30
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as FinePix S1770 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 337 gr (0.74 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
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 1 1
Launch price $130 $250