Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30

89

 
Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR

67

 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix TZ30

Wide angle
Wide angle lens
24 mm
GPS
Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Size
Really small
Compact 105x59x28 mm
Touch screen
Touch screen
Less buttons
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR

GPS
Built-in GPS
Great for travel
High-speed framerate
High speed movies
320 fps
True resolution
High true resolution
10.6 MP
Continuous shooting
Rapid fire
11 fps
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm F770 EXR

Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
True resolution Higher true resolution 10.6 MP vs 9.6 MP
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Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies 320 fps vs 220 fps
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Around 50% higher fps
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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The F770 EXR's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better
Sensor size Larger sensor 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm
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More than 10% larger sensor
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 11 fps vs 10 fps
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10% faster continuous shooting
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Advantages of the Panasonic TZ30

Size Significantly smaller 105x59x28 mm vs 105x63x36 mm
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Around 30% smaller
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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Almost the same
Aperture Wider aperture f/3.3 vs f/3.5
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At its widest zoom, the TZ30's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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Less risk of blur
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.1" vs 1.4"
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More than 20% thinner
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
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Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Weight Lighter 206 g vs 234 g
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More than 10% lighter
Longest exposure Longer exposures 15s vs 8s
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Around 90% longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR
67 vs 89
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Panasonic Lumix TZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Incredible zoom Help
20x
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
F770 EXR:25 mm
TZ30:24 mm
High-speed framerate Very high speed movies Help
F770 EXR:320 fps
TZ30:220 fps
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
F770 EXR:11 fps
TZ30:10 fps
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Lowest price Very expensive Help
F770 EXR:$264.77
TZ30:$271.02
Weight Heavy Help
F770 EXR:234 g
TZ30:206 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
F770 EXR:1.4"
TZ30:1.1"
Size Large Help
F770 EXR:105x63x36 mm
TZ30:105x59x28 mm

Compared to recent travel zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$238 - $269

Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Panasonic ZS30/TZ40

Panasonic Lumix TZ40

Travel zoom

$407 - $468

Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$300 - $378

Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$327

Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Travel zoom

$366

Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS

Canon PowerShot SX280 HS

Travel zoom

$299

Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Travel zoom

$211

Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature

Fujifilm FinePix F770 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR

Digicam

$279

Weight Lighter
GPS No built-in GPS
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Fujifilm FinePix F665 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F665 EXR

Travel zoom

Wide angle Better wide angle
External flash Supports an external flash
GPS No built-in GPS
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Fujifilm FinePix F750 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F750 EXR

Travel zoom

$300

GPS No built-in GPS
Supports RAW No RAW support
Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR

Fujifilm Finepix F600 EXR

Travel zoom

$125

Wide angle Better wide angle
Size Smaller
Zoom Significantly less zoom
3D Doesn't take 3D photos

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic TZ35/ZS25

Panasonic Lumix TZ35

Travel zoom

$312 - $359

Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Weight Lighter
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
GPS No built-in GPS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ25

Panasonic Lumix TZ25

Travel zoom

$219

True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed
GPS No built-in GPS
Zoom Less zoom

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