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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 2 months earlier than the ZS3 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm Z30 ZS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm Z30

 ZS3 Fujifilm Z30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm Z30 ZS3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009May 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with 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 ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the ZS3.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and ZS3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and ZS3.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (110 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average (110g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competition (229g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
35
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $200