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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm T300 versus Panasonic ZS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the ZS30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the T300 grades against the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic ZS30

 T300 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm T300

 ZS30 T300 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS30

 T300 ZS30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions 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 T300 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the T300 compared to the ZS30.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and ZS30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older T300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography advice
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
features focus via touch
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (198g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS30
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called FinePix T305 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum 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 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 180 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $250