Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS10

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and ZS10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 3 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the ZS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and ZS10 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and ZS10.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS10 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.