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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
80 Imaging
46 Features
34 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
32 Overall
36

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2016
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ40
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was announced 3 years after the LZ30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX420 IS grades versus the LZ30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Panasonic LZ30

		

		

			
 SX420 IS LZ30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 37 months
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Canon SX420 IS

		

		

			
 LZ30 SX420 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic LZ30

		

		

			
 SX420 IS LZ30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX420 IS against the LZ30.
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and LZ30 is 80 and 66 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and LZ30.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography factors
44
 has manual focus
 decent MP (20MP)
 has face detect focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
32
 resolution is good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography highlights
52
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than others in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
41
 long zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 continuous shooting slow (0.5 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (195 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
 long zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography details
61
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (1008mm)
 no Timelapse function
 not so great battery (195 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (875mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than others in class (552g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography info
47
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 not so great battery (195 shots)
 no Timelapse function
45
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
29
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone support
22
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic support
 heavier than others in class (552g)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic LZ30
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 552 gr (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 pictures 380 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $230