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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic LF1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 3 years prior to the LF1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the LF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm XP30 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Fujifilm XP30

 LF1 Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedNovember 2013August 2011More modern by 27 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm XP30 LF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the LF1.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and LF1.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP30 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm XP30 will give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Panasonic LF1 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Panasonic LF1
65
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography details
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
36
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic LF1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
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
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 165 gr (0.36 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life 200 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $240 $500