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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
59 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and ZS60 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 5 years before the ZS60 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS30EXR ZS60 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

		

		

			
 ZS60 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2012More modern by 48 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS30EXR ZS60 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides exterior 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 ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the ZS60.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS60 is 59 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS60.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS60 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
55
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 sensor  is small (1/2")
53
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
55
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 more heavy than competition in class (687g)
71
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competitors (282g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
52
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 has no phase detect autofocus
57
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
51
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (687g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
 lighter than competitors (282 grams)
 features focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
51
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 does not have Timelapse function
59
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
28
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes microphone socket
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
35
 really wide (24mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (282g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 missing mic socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS60
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $430 $248