Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic XS1
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Released January 2013
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Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic XS1
| Fujifilm Z30 | XS1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm Z30
| XS1 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic XS1
| Fujifilm Z30 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the XS1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and XS1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 3s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) | 103 grams (0.23 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
| 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 | - | 260 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $150 | $130 |