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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and FX75 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was revealed 15 months before the FX75 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the FX75 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic FX75

 Fujifilm Z30 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Fujifilm Z30

 FX75 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 15 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FX75

 Fujifilm Z30 FX75 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 has 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) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the FX75.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and FX75 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and FX75.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX75 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (110 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
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maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography features
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lighter than average (110 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography details
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no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
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lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic FX75
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 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 Single Single
Price at release $150 $139