Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and ZS5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 4 years later than the ZS5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 comes with exterior 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 ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the ZS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and ZS5 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and ZS5.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger Fujifilm X30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.