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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic SZ10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 4 years prior to the SZ10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the SZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm XP30 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm XP30

 SZ10 Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2011Fresher by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm XP30 SZ10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 features external dimensions 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 SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the SZ10.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and SZ10.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography info
65
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competition in class (177g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photos 200 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $240 $200