Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS30

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 5 years earlier than the ZS30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the ZS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS30 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS30.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.