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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ40
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm S8400W LZ30 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 LZ30 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm S8400W LZ30 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography information
52
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
52
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1056mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (670g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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great battery power (380 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (552g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (380 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging details
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (670g)
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (552 grams)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic LZ30
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
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