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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS50 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 ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 6 years earlier than the ZS50 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm Z30 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm Z30

 ZS50 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 71 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm Z30 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the ZS50.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and ZS50.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS50 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (110g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
56
lighter than others in class (110g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competitors (243g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS50
25
lighter than others in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZS50
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.40 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $350