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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
61 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm SL1000 was released around the same time to the ZS30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 Fujifilm SL1000 ZS30 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm SL1000

          

          

            
 ZS30 Fujifilm SL1000 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 Fujifilm SL1000 ZS30 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the ZS30.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS30 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS30.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.

            Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
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 good MP (16MP)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
33
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography features
56
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (659g)
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 lighter than average (198g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
52
 excellent zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (260 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
54
 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than others in class (659g)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
 lighter than average (198 grams)
 features touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery (260 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse function
44
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery (260 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging factors
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no microphone support
 more heavy than others in class (659g)
35
 pretty wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (198 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 659 gr (1.45 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $250