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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS35 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 ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the ZS35 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm Z30 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm Z30

 ZS35 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm Z30 ZS35 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys external dimensions 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 ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the ZS35.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and ZS35.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (110g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competitors (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias 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 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $300