Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Revealed December 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic LX3
- Updated by Panasonic LX7
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Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor sizing.
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Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the LX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic LX5
| Fujifilm Z30 | LX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm Z30
| LX5 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 34 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic LX5
| Fujifilm Z30 | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has external measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the LX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and LX5.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2011-12-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.0-3.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 8cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 3 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 7.20 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 41 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 132 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $150 | $294 |