Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX75

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FX75 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 4 years after the FX75 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the FX75 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the FX75.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and FX75 is 80 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and FX75.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FX75 will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit in sensor tech.