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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and ZS30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced within a month of the ZS30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 ZS30 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS30 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the ZS30.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS30 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS30.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS30 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
33
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography highlights
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (198g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
55
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (600 shots)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography advice
53
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (198g)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (600 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (687g)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 198 gr (0.44 lbs)
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 600 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $250