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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was released 3 years earlier than the FH7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the FH7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm Z30 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm Z30

 FH7 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2009More modern by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm Z30 FH7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 has got outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the FH7.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and FH7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and FH7.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition (126g)
features focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $150 $149