Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic LZ30 and Fujifilm HS30EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic LZ30 has external dimensions of 124 x 84 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.31 x 3.62″) and weighs 552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm HS30EXR has external dimensions of 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96″) and weighs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic LZ30 and the Fujifilm HS30EXR. Panasonic LZ30 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 34mm thinner than Fujifilm HS30EXR.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic LZ30 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic LZ30 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic LZ30 is significantly lighter (135g ) than the Fujifilm HS30EXR which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 nor Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic LZ30 and Fujifilm HS30EXR's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Fujifilm HS30EXR features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic LZ30 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HS30EXR.