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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and ZS30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was brought out 12 months earlier than the ZS30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades versus the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm F770EXR ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 ZS30 Fujifilm F770EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm F770EXR ZS30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F770EXR comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 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).

See the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR versus the ZS30.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and ZS30 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS30 will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F770EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
44
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
33
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography info
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (234 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (198 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
69
lighter than competition (234 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (198 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography features
50
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (198g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 234 gr (0.52 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $480 $250