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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and ZS30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 24 months earlier than the ZS30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm F500 EXR ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 ZS30 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm F500 EXR ZS30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the ZS30.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS30.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS30 will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
32
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (198 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (198g)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (198 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $430 $250