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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Announced August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2012
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and SZ5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 2 years after the SZ5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the SZ5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X30 SZ5 
IntroducedAugust 2014July 2012More modern by 26 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm X30

		

		

			
 SZ5 Fujifilm X30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X30 SZ5 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 provides exterior measurements 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 SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic SZ5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the SZ5.
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and SZ5 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and SZ5.
All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic SZ5 will show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 will have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
47
 has manual focus
 has face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
34
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
64
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
 heavier than average in class (423 grams)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (136 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
52
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
62
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than average in class (423 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
70
 lighter than others (136g)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography details
58
 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
42
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging highlights
34
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have mic port
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average in class (423g)
32
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than others (136 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic SZ5
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-08-26 2012-07-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $195