Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS30

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was launched 5 years before the ZS30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores vs the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD and the ZS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS30 is 75 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS30.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS30 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.