Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm S8600 | LZ30 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm S8600
LZ30 | Fujifilm S8600 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm S8600 | LZ30 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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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 |