• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1008.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S8300 advantages over Panasonic ZS30

  • Less expensive
    $310 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Slower slow-motion
    480 fps vs 240 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,008 mm vs 480 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS30 advantages over Fujifilm S8300

  • 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
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    198g vs 670g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • 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

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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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
  • 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
  • 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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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Fujifilm S8300
Panasonic ZS19
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S8300 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 S8300
Panasonic ZS25
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S8300 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

Compare Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS25

Compared to Fujifilm S8200

Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm S8200
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8200

Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm S8200
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic ZS30 vs Fujifilm S8200

Compared to Fujifilm S8400W

Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm S8400W
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm S8400W
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in GPS
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic ZS30 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Compared to Fujifilm S9400W

Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in GPS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

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