Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Announced August 2014
- Replaced the Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and ZR1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X30 was released 5 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic ZR1
| Fujifilm X30 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2014 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 62 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm X30
| ZR1 | Fujifilm X30 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic ZR1
| Fujifilm X30 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the ZR1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and ZR1 is 80 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and ZR1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
| Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-08-26 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine V |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 423 gr (0.93 lb) | 158 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 470 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-95 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $499 | $280 |