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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ40
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and LZ30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was announced 12 months earlier than the LZ30 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up vs the LZ30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm F770EXR LZ30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 LZ30 Fujifilm F770EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm F770EXR LZ30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F770EXR features physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR against the LZ30.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and LZ30 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and LZ30.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F770EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography features
43
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2")
31
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (234g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (234 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (552 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography factors
49
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
22
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (552 grams)
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic LZ30
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 234 grams (0.52 pounds) 552 grams (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 images
Battery type - AA
Battery model 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $480 $230