Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and ZS30 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 12 months before the ZS30 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic ZS30
| Fujifilm Z1000EXR | ZS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
| ZS30 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic ZS30
| Fujifilm Z1000EXR | ZS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the ZS30.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS30.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS30 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be behind in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) | 6.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 157g (0.35 lb) | 198g (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 220 photographs | 260 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $0 | $250 |