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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ40
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed about the same time to the LZ30 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores vs the LZ30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm SL1000 LZ30 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 LZ30 Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm SL1000 LZ30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the LZ30.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and LZ30 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and LZ30.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography info
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (659 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (350 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography details
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great battery life (350 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (659g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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better than average battery (380 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (552 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (659 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (552g)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic LZ30
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 grams (1.45 lb) 552 grams (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $230