Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS30

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S9200 versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out 13 months later than the ZS30 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores against the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9200 has physical measurements 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 specifications 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 S9200 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 vs the ZS30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS30 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS30.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.