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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and TS30 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 4 years before the TS30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up versus the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TS30 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 TS30 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TS30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the TS30.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TS30.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography information
Panasonic TS30 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average (142 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
66
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
lighter than average (142g)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
43
relatively wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 220 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $180