Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ30

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 2 years later than the LZ30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up versus the LZ30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs the LZ30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and LZ30 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and LZ30.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.