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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
61 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled very close to the ZS30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S8300 ZS30 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm S8300

          

          

            
 ZS30 Fujifilm S8300 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S8300 ZS30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing 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 S8300 and Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the ZS30.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS30 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS30.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

            Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
33
 resolution is good (18MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography information
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than average in class (670g)
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (198 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
52
 excellent zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
46
 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 includes tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (260 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography info
52
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1008mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (670 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
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 lighter than others in class (198 grams)
 provides focus by touch
 resolution is good (18MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (260 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
46
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery life (260 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging information
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 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic socket
 heavier than average in class (670g)
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (198 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $250