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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 2 years later than the LZ30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades against the LZ30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm S9900w LZ30 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 LZ30 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic LZ30

 Fujifilm S9900w LZ30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the LZ30.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and LZ30 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and LZ30.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S9900w will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
31
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography information
60
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
56
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (552g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
22
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (552 grams)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic LZ30
 Fujifilm S9900wPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 552g (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 380 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $719 $230