Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
- Revealed August 2014
- Old Model is Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Updated by Panasonic ZS8
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Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and ZS7 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm X30 was launched 3 years later than the ZS7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic ZS7
| Fujifilm X30 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2014 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 38 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm X30
| ZS7 | Fujifilm X30 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic ZS7
| Fujifilm X30 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 provides external 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 ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the ZS7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and ZS7 is 80 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and ZS7.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The fresher Fujifilm X30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
| Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm X30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-08-26 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 423g (0.93 lb) | 218g (0.48 lb) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 470 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-95 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $499 | $350 |