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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S3250
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was brought out 24 months before the LZ30 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S3200 matches up against the LZ30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Panasonic LZ30

 S3200 LZ30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the FujiFilm S3200

 LZ30 S3200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic LZ30

 S3200 LZ30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S3200 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S3200 compared to the LZ30.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and LZ30 is 67 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and LZ30.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
35
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (540g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
54
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (540g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (552g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (540 grams)
22
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (552g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic LZ30
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Otherwise known as FinePix S3250 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting 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 range 7.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 552 gr (1.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $190 $230