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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and ZS30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZS30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the S200EXR matches up versus the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Panasonic ZS30

 S200EXR ZS30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 ZS30 S200EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS30

 S200EXR ZS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S200EXR vs the ZS30.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and ZS30 is 54 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and ZS30.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS30 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
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resolution is good (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
more heavy than competitors (865g)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
34
amazing zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
has no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography info
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flash built-in
long reach (436mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (865 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (198g)
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
lack of Timelapse recording
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (865 grams)
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decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS30
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as FinePix S205EXR Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865 grams (1.91 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $250