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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G7 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
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic G7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and G7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the G7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the G7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm Z30 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Fujifilm Z30

 G7 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedMay 2015February 2009Newer by 76 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm Z30 G7 

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys physical measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the G7.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and G7 is 96 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and G7.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G7 will render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
Panasonic G7 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Panasonic G7
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G7 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (110g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
Panasonic G7 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic G7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-02-17 2015-05-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
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 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 9.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 110g (0.24 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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 - 350 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $800