Panasonic Lumix FZ30 vs Fujifilm S9500

Digital Camera Info have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 - the 8 megapixel digital camera features a Leica 12x optical zoom lens, a 2" swivel screen, full manual controls, optical image stabilisation and a manual zoom ring and compared it to the Fujifilm FinePix S9000 / S9500 - a 9 megapixel digital camera with a 10.7x optical zoom lens, a 1.8" swivel screen and manual controls:

"In our second head-to-head review, we compare two popular super-zooms: the $489.95 (online), 8-megapixel Panasonic Lumix FZ30 and the $559.95 (online), 9-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix S9000. Comparing the two cameras should help shoppers choose between the two, along with pointing out the advantages and limitations of the super-zoom format – particularly in contrast with comparably-priced inexpensive digital SLRs. The FZ30 and S9000 take different approaches to the super-zoom form; the FZ30 banks on an optically stabilized 35-420mm (equivalent) zoom lens, while the S9000 provides a 28-300mm (equivalent) zoom lens with high sensitivity settings, extending up to ISO 1600. This review examines the pros and cons of each approach and indicates where one may fall short of the other."

Read our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 Review
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