Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS7
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94 Imaging
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Portability
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
- Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic ZS7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic ZS7
| Fujifilm XP30 | ZS7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm XP30
| ZS7 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS7
| Fujifilm XP30 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 features outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the ZS7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS7.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP30 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography advice
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography advice
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environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lighter than average (218g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
| Physical 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 All around 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 | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $240 | $350 |
