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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 13 months after the ZS30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W ZS30 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm S9400W

		

		

			
 ZS30 Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W ZS30 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the ZS30.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS30 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS30.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9400W should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
37
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
33
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than others (670g)
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than average in class (198g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography details
55
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
46
 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (260 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
54
 better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
 decent MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others (670 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
 lighter than average in class (198 grams)
 includes touch to focus
 good  resolution (18MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery life (260 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography features
44
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
44
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery life (260 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging information
26
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than others (670 grams)
35
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (198 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical 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 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 500 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery AA 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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $250