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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out within a month of the ZS30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades against the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S4800 ZS30 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm S4800

          

          

            
 ZS30 Fujifilm S4800 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S4800 ZS30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications 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 S4800 and Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the ZS30.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS30 is 66 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS30.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively.

            Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography factors
36
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
33
 MP count decent (18MP)
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography features
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than competition (518 grams)
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than others (198g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
48
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
46
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (260 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
54
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (518g)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than others (198g)
 includes touch to focus
 MP count decent (18MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (260 shots)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
42
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
44
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging advice
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competition (518g)
35
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (198 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
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)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 518 gr (1.14 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA -
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 One One
Launch cost $229 $250