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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 7 months later than the ZS10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS10 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Fujifilm XP30

 ZS10 Fujifilm XP30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the ZS10.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (219 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
65
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than average (219g)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (260 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS10
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 200 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $240 $350