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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR ZS30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

		

		

			
 ZS30 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR ZS30 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography advice
40
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 exports RAW formats
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2")
33
 resolution is good (18MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography information
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2")
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (198g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
53
 great zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2")
 has no phase detect auto focus
46
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (260 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography information
69
 lighter than competitors in class (215g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (360mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition in class (198g)
 features focus via touch
 resolution is good (18MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 bad battery pack (260 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor (1/2")
 does not have Timelapse function
44
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 bad battery pack (260 shots)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (215g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone support
35
 quite wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
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 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Style 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    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $450 $250