Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced July 2012
- Replaced the Fujifilm F770EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm F900EXR
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and ZS30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 5 months prior to the ZS30 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades versus the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm F800EXR | ZS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
ZS30 | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm F800EXR | ZS30 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the ZS30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZS30 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZS30.
All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS30 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-25 | 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 surface 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum 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 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
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 range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 232 gr (0.51 lb) | 198 gr (0.44 lb) |
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 All around rating | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 143 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $330 | $250 |