Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Released January 2013
- Succeeded the Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
- Released January 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and LZ30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched within a month of the LZ30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades against the LZ30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm F900EXR | LZ30 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
LZ30 | Fujifilm F900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm F900EXR | LZ30 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR features outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
See the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the LZ30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and LZ30 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and LZ30.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-30 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR II | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232g (0.51 lbs) | 552g (1.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 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 | 260 shots | 380 shots |
Battery format | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $380 | $230 |