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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 7 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the ZS60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm Z30 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Fujifilm Z30

 ZS60 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2009Newer by 83 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZS60

 Fujifilm Z30 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 has got external dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the ZS60.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and ZS60 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and ZS60.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography info
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manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
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lighter than average (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (282g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
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maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
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lighter than average (110g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
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lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic ZS60
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $248