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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was introduced 12 months earlier than the ZS30 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades against the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 ZS30 Fujifilm JZ200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ200 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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 JZ200 and Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs the ZS30.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS30.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
good resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (135g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (198g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
has touch focus
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging information
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $250