Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
- Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
- Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic SZ7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the SZ7 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic SZ7
Fujifilm XP30 | SZ7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm XP30
SZ7 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic SZ7
Fujifilm XP30 | SZ7 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys external 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 SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the SZ7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and SZ7.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $240 | $199 |