Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS30

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and ZS30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 13 months prior to the ZS30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers external measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the ZS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS30 is 52 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS30.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS30 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.