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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 24 months before the LZ30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2950 grades versus the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic LZ30

 S2950 LZ30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the FujiFilm S2950

 LZ30 S2950 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic LZ30

 S2950 LZ30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S2950 vs the LZ30.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and LZ30 is 76 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and LZ30.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S2950 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (552g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography information
46
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography advice
60
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (552g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography features
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
22
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (552g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic LZ30
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Alternate name FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 552 grams (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 300 photos 380 photos
Form of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $230