Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Portability
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66 Imaging
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced January 2014
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
(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
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
- New Model is Panasonic LZ40
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades vs the LZ30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic LZ30
| Fujifilm S9200 | LZ30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm S9200
| LZ30 | Fujifilm S9200 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic LZ30
| Fujifilm S9200 | LZ30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9200 offers outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 vs the LZ30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and LZ30 is 61 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9200 and LZ30.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm S9200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S9200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street photography with Fujifilm S9200
Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (670g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (552 grams)
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Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography factors
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery (380 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography highlights
good battery pack (500 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
great battery (380 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (552 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography details
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery (380 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging details
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging details
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (670g)
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (552g)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lb) | 552 grams (1.22 lb) |
| Physical 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 | 500 photographs | 380 photographs |
| Form of battery | AA | AA |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $300 | $230 |