Panasonic LZ30 Alternatives
The LZ30 is scored #194 out of 244 in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Here is a quick analysis of the LZ30.
16MP
1/2.3"
552 grams
25-875mm (f3.0-5.9)
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
32 Overall
36
66 Imaging
40 Features
32 Overall
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
good min ISO (100)
good sized screen (3 inches)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
The following are numerous competitors to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 sorted by their total rank. It is possible to browse a complete review of each camera or a comparison with the Panasonic LZ30 by clicking the urls under each camera card. You can also press on the image to check out a visual comparison or follow this link to see them all alongside each other.
#1 Canon SX70 HS
20MP
1/2.3"
608 grams
21-1365mm (f3.4-6.5)
Portability
63 Imaging
47 Features
67 Overall
55
63 Imaging
47 Features
67 Overall
55
connects via bluetooth
does have external mic jack
does have HDMI support
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone jack
heavier than competitors in class (608 grams)
max zoom aperture not good (f6.5)
#2 Nikon B700
20MP
1/2.3"
565 grams
24-1440mm (f3.3-6.5)
Portability
65 Imaging
46 Features
64 Overall
53
65 Imaging
46 Features
64 Overall
53
connects via bluetooth
does have HDMI support
exports RAW files
fairly wide (24mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have external mic jack
does not have headphone jack
#3 Nikon P950
16MP
1/2.3"
1005 grams
24-2000mm (f2.8-6.5)
Portability
52 Imaging
43 Features
70 Overall
53
52 Imaging
43 Features
70 Overall
53
connects via bluetooth
does have external mic jack
does have HDMI support
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone jack
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
max zoom aperture not good (f6.5)
#4 Nikon P1000
16MP
1/2.3"
1415 grams
24-3000mm (f2.8-8)
Portability
49 Imaging
42 Features
67 Overall
52
49 Imaging
42 Features
67 Overall
52
connects via bluetooth
does have external mic jack
does have HDMI support
exports RAW files
bad battery power (250 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone jack
heavier than competitors in class (1,415 grams)
#5 Fujifilm HS50 EXR
16MP
1/2"
808 grams
24-1000mm (f2.8-5.6)
Portability
54 Imaging
40 Features
71 Overall
52
54 Imaging
40 Features
71 Overall
52
comes with phase detect AF
does have external mic jack
does have HDMI support
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone jack
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (808 grams)
#6 Panasonic FZ80
18MP
1/2.3"
616 grams
20-1200mm (f2.8-5.9)
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
51
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
51
comes with touch focus
does have HDMI support
exports RAW files
fairly wide (20mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
does not have headphone jack
#7 Panasonic FZ300
12MP
1/2.3"
691 grams
25-600mm (f2.8)
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
comes with touch focus
does have external mic jack
does have HDMI support
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have headphone jack
heavier than competitors in class (691 grams)
no phase detect AF
#8 Sony HX400V
20MP
1/2.3"
660 grams
24-1200mm (f2.8-6.3)
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51
does have external mic jack
does have HDMI support
fairly wide (24mm)
good megapixels (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have headphone jack
does not have Time Lapse mode
#9 Fujifilm S1
16MP
1/2.3"
680 grams
24-1200mm (f2.8-5.6)
Portability
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
50
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
50
does have HDMI support
environment proof
exports RAW files
fairly wide (24mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have external mic jack
does not have headphone jack
heavier than competitors in class (680 grams)