Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LS5

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 3 years prior to the LS5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 has exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the LS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and LS5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LS5 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.