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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 2 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS3 
LaunchedAugust 2011May 2009More modern by 28 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm XP30

 ZS3 Fujifilm XP30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 offers external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the ZS3.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS3.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
65
weather sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competition (229g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography advice
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $200