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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7 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 LX7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm Z30 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Fujifilm Z30

 LX7 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedOctober 2012February 2009More modern by 44 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm Z30 LX7 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Panasonic LX7
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (330 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (110g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
64
good battery (330 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Panasonic LX7
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic LX7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
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