Panasonic Lumix FZ30 and Fujifilm FinePix S9000 and here’s the bottom line.
“In the end, both the FZ30 and the S9000 are very convenient cameras - easy to carry, with complete manual controls and long zoom ranges. For users who are content with their speed and image quality, they’ll handle many, many shooting situations quite effectively. The choice between the two again comes down to priority: if you need the additional wide angle capability and prefer to shoot available light, the choice would have to be the S9000. However, if you’re drawn to the all-in-one element of the cameras and don’t want to haul around a tripod, the FZ30’s effective image stabilization, superior optical and color performance, and additional durability are all far beyond the S9000. Particular needs aside, for $70 less, the Panasonic FZ30 is clearly the stronger value.”
Key Advantages: Panasonic Lumix FZ30
- Image Stabilization
- Sharper lens
- More accurate color reproduction
- 420mm equivalent telephoto
- Lens doesn’t telescope, so it’s more solid
- Two control dials makes setting the exposure easier
- White balance fine-tuning
Key Advantages: Fujifilm FinePix S9000
- Lower image noise
- Better Dynamic Range
- More editable RAW files
- 28mm equivalent wide angle
- High ISO settings up to 1600
- Tabbed menus
- Produces smoother video
- Accepts both Compact Flash and xD media cards
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