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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 3 years after the LZ30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX620 HS matches up against the LZ30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic LZ30

 SX620 HS LZ30 
AnnouncedMay 2016January 2013Newer by 41 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Canon SX620 HS

 LZ30 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic LZ30

 SX620 HS LZ30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS versus the LZ30.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and LZ30 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and LZ30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (182 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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great battery life (380 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (552 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery life (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (552 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic LZ30
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-05-10 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 552 gr (1.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 shots 380 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $279 $230