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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 16 months before the ZS5 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm Z30 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm Z30

 ZS5 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm Z30 ZS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the ZS5.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and ZS5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and ZS5.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS5 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display 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 ZS5
22
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-17 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $150 $300