Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Announced October 2012
- Old Model is Panasonic LX5
- Updated by Panasonic LX10

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 4 years earlier than the LX7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic LX7
Fujifilm Z30 | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Fujifilm Z30
LX7 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Announced | October 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 44 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic LX7
Fujifilm Z30 | LX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys outer dimensions 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 LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the LX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and LX7 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and LX7.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z30 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2012-10-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 8.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 110g (0.24 pounds) | 298g (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $400 |