Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS30

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S9800 versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was manufactured 2 years after the ZS30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores versus the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the ZS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and ZS30 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and ZS30.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9800 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.