Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic FH1
Fujifilm Z30 | FH1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm Z30
FH1 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH1
Fujifilm Z30 | FH1 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and FH1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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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 |