Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Announced January 2012
- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and LZ20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
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Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic LZ20
Fujifilm HS30EXR | LZ20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
LZ20 | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic LZ20
Fujifilm HS30EXR | LZ20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | July 2012 | Same age | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the LZ20.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and LZ20 is 59 and 71 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and LZ20.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 687 gr (1.51 lbs) | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
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 | - | 380 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $430 | $250 |