Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS30

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS30, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and ZS30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Fujifilm X100 was announced 20 months earlier than the ZS30 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X100 matches up versus the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 features external measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X100 and the ZS30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and ZS30 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS30 will produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.