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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic ZS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and ZS30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 3 months prior to the ZS30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm XF1 ZS30 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm XF1

 ZS30 Fujifilm XF1 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm XF1 ZS30 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the ZS30.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS30 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS30.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS30 will produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
33
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average (255 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (198g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography info
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (255g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (198 grams)
provides touch to focus
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average (255g)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (198g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 198 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
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 One One
Retail pricing $380 $250