Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2011
- Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
- New Model is Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic SZ3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 17 months prior to the SZ3 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the SZ3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic SZ3
Fujifilm XP30 | SZ3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm XP30
SZ3 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | August 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic SZ3
Fujifilm XP30 | SZ3 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the SZ3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and SZ3.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 126 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | 250 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $240 | $150 |