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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ40
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and LZ30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was manufactured 12 months before the LZ30 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades versus the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm F660EXR LZ30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 LZ30 Fujifilm F660EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm F660EXR LZ30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the LZ30.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and LZ30 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and LZ30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm F660EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography factors
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good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW support
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good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (217 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography advice
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lighter than average in class (217 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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great battery power (380 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (552 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (217 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (552g)
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic LZ30
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 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 dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lb) 552 gr (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-50A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $230