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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 22 months before the FH25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the FH25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm Z30 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Fujifilm Z30

 FH25 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm Z30 FH25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 provides physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the FH25.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and FH25 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and FH25.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH25
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $180