Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 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
- Introduced January 2012
- Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Updated by Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
- New Model is Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and ZS30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 12 months before the ZS30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm HS30EXR | ZS30 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
ZS30 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm HS30EXR | ZS30 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the ZS30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS30 is 59 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS30.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS30 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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 | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 687 gr (1.51 lb) | 198 gr (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 images |
Battery format | - | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $430 | $250 |