• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm F300EXR advantages over Panasonic ZS30

  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.60 vs 1.26 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS30 advantages over Fujifilm F300EXR

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 360 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    18.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Compared to Fujifilm F500EXR

Fujifilm F300EXR
Fujifilm F500EXR
  • $254
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Fujifilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F500EXR

Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm F500EXR
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Panasonic ZS30 vs Fujifilm F500EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F550EXR

Fujifilm F300EXR
Fujifilm F550EXR
  • $254
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Fujifilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F550EXR

Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm F550EXR
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Panasonic ZS30 vs Fujifilm F550EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F600EXR

Fujifilm F300EXR
Fujifilm F600EXR
  • $254
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F600EXR

Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm F600EXR
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Panasonic ZS30 vs Fujifilm F600EXR

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Fujifilm F300EXR
Panasonic ZS19
  • $254
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS19

Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic ZS19
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS19

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Fujifilm F300EXR
Panasonic ZS25
  • $254
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS25

Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic ZS25
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

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