Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm F660EXR | LZ30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm F660EXR
LZ30 | Fujifilm F660EXR | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm F660EXR | LZ30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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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 |