Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 5 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X30 scores versus the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the ZS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and ZS1 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and ZS1.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X30 will give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.