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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was manufactured 4 years before the ZS30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up vs the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm A150 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm A150

 ZS30 Fujifilm A150 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm A150 ZS30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A150 has outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the ZS30.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and ZS30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography information
54
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (198 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography info
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (198 grams)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography highlights
26
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (198g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-04 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 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 198 gr (0.44 lbs)
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 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $250