Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm S4200 | LZ30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm S4200
LZ30 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm S4200 | LZ30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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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 |