Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS3

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and ZS3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was released 5 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the ZS3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and ZS3 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and ZS3.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X30 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.