Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Launched August 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Superseded the Panasonic TS2
- Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TS3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic TS3
| Fujifilm Z30 | TS3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm Z30
| TS3 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS3
| Fujifilm Z30 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 features 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) and the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the TS3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and TS3.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS3 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2011-08-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 3 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lb) | 197 grams (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 310 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $150 | $380 |