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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released July 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic ZS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 4 years before the ZS30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm A170 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm A170

 ZS30 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm A170 ZS30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements 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 A170 versus 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 vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the ZS30.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and ZS30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and ZS30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to give you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (198g)
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal 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 diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $80 $250