Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic ZS3
Fujifilm HS30EXR | ZS3 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | May 2009 | More modern by 33 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
ZS3 | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS3
Fujifilm HS30EXR | ZS3 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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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 |