Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched March 2013
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
- Updated by Panasonic LZ40

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 3 months after the LZ30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm S8400W | LZ30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm S8400W
LZ30 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm S8400W | LZ30 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the LZ30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and LZ30 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and LZ30.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-03-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | ||
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 552g (1.22 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 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 | 300 pictures | 380 pictures |
Battery form | AA | AA |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $230 |