Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
- Announced August 2014
- Older Model is Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic ZS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and ZS30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 20 months later than the ZS30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic ZS30
| Fujifilm X30 | ZS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2014 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 20 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm X30
| ZS30 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic ZS30
| Fujifilm X30 | ZS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 920k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the ZS30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and ZS30 is 80 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and ZS30.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS30 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
| Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-08-26 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 423 gr (0.93 lbs) | 198 gr (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 images | 260 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-95 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $499 | $250 |