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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G95 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
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G85
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G95, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 11 years before the G95 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the G95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic G95

 Fujifilm Z30 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Fujifilm Z30

 G95 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedApril 2019February 2009More recent by 123 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kSharper display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic G95

 Fujifilm Z30 G95 

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys outer measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the G95.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and G95 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and G95.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G95 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Panasonic G95 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G95 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G95 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic G95
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G90
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-17 2019-04-05
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20.3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 536g (1.18 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 290 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $998