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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 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 TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 6 years prior to the TS6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic TS6

 Fujifilm Z30 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Fujifilm Z30

 TS6 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 71 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS6

 Fujifilm Z30 TS6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the TS6.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and TS6.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
73
great battery power (370 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery power (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS6
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-17 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $300