Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30
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![Fujifilm FinePix T500 front Fujifilm FinePix T500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500/Fujifilm-T500-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30/Panasonic-ZS30-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm T500 | ZS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm T500
ZS30 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm T500 | ZS30 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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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 |