Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G10
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
- Launched August 2011
- Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
- Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Introduced August 2010

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic G10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the G10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 13 months after the G10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the G10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic G10
Fujifilm XP30 | G10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Fujifilm XP30
G10 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic G10
Fujifilm XP30 | G10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 offers outside measurements 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 G10 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic G10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the G10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and G10 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and G10.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP30 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm XP30 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2010-08-09 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 9cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 388g (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | 380 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $240 | $550 |