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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 4 years before the TS25 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic TS25

 Fujifilm Z30 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Fujifilm Z30

 TS25 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS25

 Fujifilm Z30 TS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 features exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the TS25.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and TS25.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to give you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (110g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (144g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (110g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS25
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-17 2013-01-07
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $180