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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ40
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was manufactured 3 years before the LZ30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1600 scores versus the LZ30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic LZ30

 S1600 LZ30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the FujiFilm S1600

 LZ30 S1600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic LZ30

 S1600 LZ30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1600 vs the LZ30.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and LZ30 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and LZ30.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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better than average battery life (380 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (552g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (552g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic LZ30
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Otherwise known as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 552g (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $230