Canon G12 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Released January 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
- Newer Model is Panasonic LZ40
Canon G12 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Canon G12 vs Panasonic LZ30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and LZ30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe G12 was revealed 23 months prior to the LZ30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G12 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G12 scores against the LZ30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic LZ30
G12 | LZ30 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Canon G12
LZ30 | G12 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 23 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic LZ30
G12 | LZ30 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon G12 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G12 vs Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G12 against the LZ30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and LZ30 is 83 and 66 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and LZ30.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G12 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LZ30 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older G12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 401g (0.88 lbs) | 552g (1.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 161 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 380 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-7L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $230 |