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Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was revealed 4 months later than the FS12 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the FS12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Panasonic FS12

 Fujifilm J30 FS12 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Fujifilm J30

 FS12 Fujifilm J30 

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Panasonic FS12

 Fujifilm J30 FS12 
RevealedJuly 2009April 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the FS12.

Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and FS12.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography information
Panasonic FS12 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography advice
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Panasonic FS12
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 133g (0.29 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $228