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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ40
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 13 months after the LZ30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the LZ30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm S8600 LZ30 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm S8600

 LZ30 Fujifilm S8600 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm S8600 LZ30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 provides outer measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the LZ30.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and LZ30 is 76 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and LZ30.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography details
37
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography information
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (410 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography info
63
good battery life (410 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
56
good battery (380 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (552g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography information
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (410 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
22
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (552 grams)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic LZ30
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 pounds) 552g (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 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 410 photographs 380 photographs
Battery style AA AA
Battery model 3 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $230