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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(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  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10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
Panasonic SZ7
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm XP30 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm XP30

 SZ7 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm XP30 SZ7 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography info
65
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography advice
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
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