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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 5 months before the ZR1 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm Z30 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm Z30

 ZR1 Fujifilm Z30 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm Z30 ZR1 
ReleasedFebruary 2009July 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 offers external 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 ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the ZR1.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and ZR1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR1 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average in class (110g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
22
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZR1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 158 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $280