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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 10 months before the FH1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm Z30 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm Z30

 FH1 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm Z30 FH1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with exterior dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the FH1.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and FH1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and FH1.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH1 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
55
lighter than others (110 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
56
lighter than others (110g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 163 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $150