Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic LZ30
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
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Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX1 IS versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX1 IS was launched 4 years prior to the LZ30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic LZ30
| SX1 IS | LZ30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Canon SX1 IS
| LZ30 | SX1 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 46 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic LZ30
| SX1 IS | LZ30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS provides outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the LZ30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and LZ30 is 64 and 66 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and LZ30.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-03-27 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 615g (1.36 pounds) | 552g (1.22 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 380 shots |
| Battery style | - | AA |
| Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $600 | $230 |