Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FX30
Released in 2007, Lumix DMC-FX30 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 132 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX3025 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX9- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FX30 and Lumix DMC-FX9 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FX30MetricLumix DMC-FX9
7.1 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.87 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
3.5 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
28.58 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
132 gWeight127 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FX30 and Lumix DMC-FX9 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FX9 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FX30 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FX30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FX9
Released in 2005, Lumix DMC-FX9 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 127 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.