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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Comparison

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Panasonic FZ1000

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing FZ1000 and HS30EXR, two Bridge cameras from Panasonic and Fujifilm. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is a Large Sensor Superzoom class camera and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera.

Panasonic FZ1000 was introduced to market in June 2014 and Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched in January 2012. As you can see, HS30EXR is 2 years older than FZ1000. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-06-12
  • 20MP - 1″ CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80 - 25600)
  • 25-400 mm F2.8-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 831g. 137 x 99 x 131 mm

Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-01-05
  • 16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)
  • 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 320fps High-Speed Video
  • 687g. 131 x 97 x 126 mm
  • Replaced FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Compare

Panasonic FZ1000 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II vs Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS30EXR was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 over Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 11.0fps 1 fps faster
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
4.00 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
13.5m vs 7.1m 6.4m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.93µm2 201% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Weight
687 g vs 831 g 144 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 400mm 320 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30× vs 16x more flexible focal coverage
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 11.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Tele
400mm vs 720mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ1000 has external dimensions of 137 x 99 x 131 mm (5.39 x 3.9 x 5.16″) and weighs 831 g (1.83 lb / 29.31 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm HS30EXR has external dimensions of 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96″) and weighs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR. Fujifilm HS30EXR is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Panasonic FZ1000.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm HS30EXR is significantly lighter (144g ) than the Panasonic FZ1000 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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FZ1000
HS30EXR
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Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 nor Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Fujifilm HS30EXR features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic FZ1000 sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 has a 20.0MP 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm HS30EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ) sized EXRCMOS sensor and features EXR processor.

Below you can see the FZ1000 and HS30EXR sensor size comparison.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic FZ1000 has a 3.8x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm HS30EXR. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 features a 25-400 mm F2.8-4.0 16x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm HS30EXR features a 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens.

Fujifilm HS30EXR has 1mm wider coverage than the Panasonic FZ1000. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at the wide end. On the tele end, Fujifilm HS30EXR has 320mm longer telezoom reach than the Panasonic FZ1000. However, with a max aperture of f4.00, Panasonic FZ1000 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ1000
HS30EXR
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ1000
HS30EXR
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ1000
HS30EXR
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ1000
HS30EXR
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic FZ1000 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm HS30EXR for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Panasonic FZ1000 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm HS30EXR for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Panasonic FZ1000 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS30EXR for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
400 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Panasonic FZ1000 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS30EXR for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
16.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
831g
Body Thickness 131mm
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RAW shooting capability
30.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
687g
Body Thickness 126mm
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Panasonic FZ1000 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm HS30EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic FZ1000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR scores compare:

Panasonic FZ1000
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #175 out of 1242 in all Cameras
Fujifilm HS30EXR
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #22 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #374 out of 1242 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ1000 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm HS30EXR in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Panasonic FZ1000.

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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Brand Panasonic Fujifilm
Announced 2014-06-12 2012-01-05
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS EXRCMOS
Size 1″ 1/2-inch
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 6.4 x 4.8 mm
Area 116.16mm2 30.72mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO 12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 80 ISO -
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-400 mm (16x) 24-720 mm (30×)
Max Aperture F2.8-4.0 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 3cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots n/a
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 831g 687g
Dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm 131 x 97 x 126mm
Battery Life 360 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 64 not tested
DxO Color Depth 22.1 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 11.7 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 517 not tested
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