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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was released within a month of the TS1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm Z30 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Fujifilm Z30

 TS1 Fujifilm Z30 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm Z30 TS1 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the TS1.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and TS1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS1 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
55
lighter than average (110 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
56
lighter than average (110g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-01-27
Body design 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $380