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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic ZS35, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS35 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm XP30

 ZS35 Fujifilm XP30 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011More modern by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS35 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want 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") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the ZS35.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS35.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than average (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography factors
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $240 $300