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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Released June 2015
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ40
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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon G3 X vs Panasonic LZ30, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and LZ30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was announced 2 years after the LZ30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G3 X grades versus the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Panasonic LZ30

 G3 X LZ30 
ReleasedJune 2015January 2013More modern by 30 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Canon G3 X

 LZ30 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Panasonic LZ30

 G3 X LZ30 

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G3 X features external measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G3 X and the LZ30.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and LZ30 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and LZ30.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G3 X with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G3 X will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent G3 X is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography factors
73
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment sealing
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography details
59
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G3 X
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
65
environment sealing
supports touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (552 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G3 X
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
63
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging information
69
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
22
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (552 grams)
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Canon G3 X vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Panasonic LZ30
 Canon PowerShot G3 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-06-18 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733 gr (1.62 pounds) 552 gr (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 380 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $849 $230