Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Released February 2016
- Replacement is Nikon A1000
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic LZ20
- New Model is Panasonic LZ40

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A900 was launched 3 years later than the LZ30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A900 matches up vs the LZ30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic LZ30
A900 | LZ30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 39 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Nikon A900
LZ30 | A900 |
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Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic LZ30
A900 | LZ30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 has outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Check the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A900 against the LZ30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and LZ30 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and LZ30.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon A900 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent A900 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-02-23 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 lb) | 552g (1.22 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 pictures | 380 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $400 | $230 |