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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and LZ30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was unveiled 5 months before the LZ30 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up versus the LZ30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm F800EXR LZ30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 LZ30 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm F800EXR LZ30 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the LZ30.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and LZ30 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and LZ30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography info
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
32
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography factors
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
53
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (232 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
great battery (380 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (552g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography advice
50
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F800EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
22
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (552g)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic LZ30
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-25 2013-01-07
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 552 gr (1.22 pounds)
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 All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 380 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $230