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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
32 Overall
36

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ40
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced within a month of the LZ30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades vs the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic LZ30

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm S4800

		

		

			
 LZ30 Fujifilm S4800 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic LZ30

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4800 LZ30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 offers external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic LZ30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the LZ30.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and LZ30 is 66 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and LZ30.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to take the age  of the products into consideration.
	
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography info
37
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
32
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography information
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than competition (518g)
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than competition (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography features
48
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
47
 great zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
54
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (518g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
56
 good battery power (380 shots)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (875mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (552g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
45
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (380 shots)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging highlights
24
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic support
 heavier than competition (518 grams)
22
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone port
 more heavy than competition (552g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic LZ30
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 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 exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 518g (1.14 pounds) 552g (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $230