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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ40
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and LZ30 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 17 months before the LZ30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the LZ30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm F550 EXR LZ30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 LZ30 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm F550 EXR LZ30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the LZ30.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and LZ30 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and LZ30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography features
40
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography advice
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (552g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
50
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
45
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
22
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (552g)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic LZ30
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 552 grams (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery model NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $230