Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS30

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 17 months prior to the ZS30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the ZS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS30.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.