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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS35
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1800 was brought out 3 years prior to the ZS30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1800 matches up vs the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic ZS30

 S1800 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm S1800

 ZS30 S1800 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS30

 S1800 ZS30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S1800 compared to the ZS30.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and ZS30 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and ZS30.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (198g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (198 grams)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (198g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS30
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as FinePix S1880 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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), 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)
Max 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
Environment sealing
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 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 - 260 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $250