Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS100

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and ZS100 (1") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 5 years prior to the ZS100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the ZS100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the ZS100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS100 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.