Clicky

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
Panasonic ZS30
(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
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

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 month

The 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.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm HS30EXR ZS30 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 ZS30 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm HS30EXR ZS30 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS30 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
33
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography factors
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (198g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography highlights
53
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
51
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
features touch focus
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (198g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
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