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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP50
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP70
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic ZS30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was introduced 6 months later than the ZS30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores versus the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm XP60 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm XP60

 ZS30 Fujifilm XP60 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm XP60 ZS30 
RevealedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP60 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 against the ZS30.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP60 and ZS30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography factors
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (198 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP60
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (198g)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (198g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $250