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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was launched 15 months after the ZS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS5 
RevealedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm XP30

 ZS5 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the ZS5.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP30 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP30 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography features
65
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competition in class (214g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" 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 photographs -
Battery format 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 One One
Launch cost $240 $300