Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ30

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and LZ30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured within a month of the LZ30 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades versus the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic LZ30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the LZ30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and LZ30 is 59 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and LZ30.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult.