Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX700

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX700, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 14 months later than the FX700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the FX700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the FX700.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and FX700.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.