Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic ZS1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic ZS1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced 9 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 has outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the ZS1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and ZS1 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and ZS1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will provide greater detail using its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 should have a benefit in sensor tech.