Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
![Fujifilm X30 front Fujifilm X30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X30/Fujifilm-X30-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1/Panasonic-ZS1-front.jpg)
91 Imaging
33 Features
25 Overall
29
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
- Revealed August 2014
- Older Model is Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
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.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
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.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic ZS1
Fujifilm X30 | ZS1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | August 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 65 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm X30
ZS1 | Fujifilm X30 |
---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic ZS1
Fujifilm X30 | ZS1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X30-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and ZS1 is 80 and 91 respectively.
![Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X30-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X30-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X30-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-08-26 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 423 gr (0.93 lb) | 229 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-95 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $499 | $0 |