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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
59 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SZ8 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 24 months prior to the SZ8 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades against the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic SZ8

					

					

						
 Fujifilm HS30EXR SZ8 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

					

					

						
 SZ8 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic SZ8

					

					

						
 Fujifilm HS30EXR SZ8 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic SZ8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the SZ8.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ8 is 59 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ8.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR contains the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

						Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
55
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography details
55
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 more heavy than competition in class (687g)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (159g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography features
52
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 no phase detect autofocus
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
51
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than average (159 grams)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (288mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery power (200 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography features
51
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 does not have Timelapse mode
42
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery power (200 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes microphone port
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than average (159g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $430 $275