FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix T300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm T300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic ZS30
T300 | ZS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm T300
ZS30 | T300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS30
T300 | ZS30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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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 |