Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS15
Portability
80 Imaging
38 Features
73 Overall
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80 Imaging
38 Features
73 Overall
52
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
35
92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
(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
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched June 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and ZS15 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
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Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic ZS15
| Fujifilm X30 | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2014 |  | June 2012 | More modern by 27 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm X30
| ZS15 | Fujifilm X30 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic ZS15
| Fujifilm X30 | ZS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 provides external 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 ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the ZS15.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and ZS15 is 80 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and ZS15.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more recent Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than others (423 grams)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Fujifilm X30 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography factors
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography information
good battery power (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (423 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lighter than competition in class (208g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (260 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography features
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Fujifilm X30 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging factors
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (423g)
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
| Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-08-26 | 2012-06-29 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 pounds) | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-95 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $499 | $279 |