Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS15
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Renewed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and ZS15 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 5 months earlier than the ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic ZS15
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| ZS15 | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS15
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | June 2012 | Similar generation |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features outside 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 ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the ZS15.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS15 is 59 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS15.
All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2012-06-29 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 6.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 687g (1.51 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 260 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $430 | $279 |