• 2/3 inch 58.1mm2
  • 11.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S100FS advantages over Panasonic LZ30

  • Larger sensor
    2/3 inch vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.18 vs 1.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.9 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    10000 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic LZ30 advantages over Fujifilm S100FS

  • More telephoto lens reach
    875 mm vs 400 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    91 mm vs 150 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    11 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    558g vs 995g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 11.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX20 IS

Fujifilm S100FS
Canon SX20 IS
  • $800
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Canon SX20 IS

Panasonic LZ30
Canon SX20 IS
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Canon SX20 IS

Compared to Fujifilm HS10

Fujifilm S100FS
Fujifilm HS10
  • $800
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Fujifilm HS10

Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm HS10
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Fujifilm HS10

Compared to Fujifilm X-S1

Fujifilm S100FS
Fujifilm X-S1
  • $800
  • 2/3 inch
  • Bulb shutter
  • $699
  • 2/3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm X-S1
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $699
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Compared to Fujifilm S4500

Fujifilm S100FS
Fujifilm S4500
  • $800
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Fujifilm S4500

Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm S4500
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Fujifilm S4500

Compared to Sony H300

Fujifilm S100FS
Sony H300
  • $800
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S100FS vs Sony H300

Panasonic LZ30
Sony H300
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H300

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