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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2013
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 10 months later than the LF1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm X30 LF1 
AnnouncedAugust 2014November 2013Fresher by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Fujifilm X30

 LF1 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm X30 LF1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the LF1.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and LF1 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and LF1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X30 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Street photography advice
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition (423g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
has phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Panasonic LF1
62
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
58
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
34
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (423 grams)
36
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic LF1
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-26 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 4.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 423 grams (0.93 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 211
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $499 $500