Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS7

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm J30 vs Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm J30 was unveiled 7 months after the FS7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the FS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the FS7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and FS7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm J30 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm J30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.