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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 4 years prior to the ZS30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm A100 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm A100

 ZS30 Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm A100 ZS30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 features outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and the ZS30.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and ZS30.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (198 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (198 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (198 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-04 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $250