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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured very close to the ZS30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm T500 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm T500

 ZS30 Fujifilm T500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm T500 ZS30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the ZS30.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
resolution is good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography highlights
76
lighter than competition (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (198g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings - 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $250