Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic LZ30

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was unveiled 5 years before the LZ30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores against the LZ30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic LZ30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the LZ30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and LZ30 is 75 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2000HD and LZ30.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.