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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and FH3 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 10 months prior to the FH3 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm Z30 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm Z30

 FH3 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm Z30 FH3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the FH3.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and FH3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and FH3.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (110g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $160