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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and ZS3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 2 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades against the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm HS30EXR ZS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 33 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 ZS3 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm HS30EXR ZS3 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the ZS3.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS3 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS3.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will render more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS30EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography factors
56
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
53
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
51
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (687g)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $430 $200