Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and LZ30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was announced 17 months earlier than the LZ30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores against the LZ30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic LZ30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR against the LZ30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and LZ30 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and LZ30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.