Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and ZS30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 17 months prior to the ZS30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the ZS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZS30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS30 will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.