Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS30

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Panasonic ZS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 12 months before the ZS30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the ZS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.