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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ40
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 12 months prior to the LZ30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up vs the LZ30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm S4200 LZ30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm S4200

 LZ30 Fujifilm S4200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm S4200 LZ30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic LZ30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the LZ30.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and LZ30 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and LZ30.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LZ30 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4200
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
35
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (380 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
great battery (380 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (552g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
22
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (552 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic LZ30
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
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 detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lbs) 552 grams (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 300 images 380 images
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $230