Nikon P100 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Announced July 2010
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
Nikon P100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon P100 and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe P100 was unveiled 3 years prior to the LZ30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P100 grades versus the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P100 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Panasonic LZ30
P100 | LZ30 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Nikon P100
LZ30 | P100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2010 | Newer by 30 months |
Common features in the Nikon P100 and Panasonic LZ30
P100 | LZ30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P100 and Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P100 compared to the LZ30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and LZ30 is 68 and 66 respectively.
Nikon P100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and LZ30.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LZ30 to show more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon P100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-678mm (26.1x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 481 grams (1.06 lbs) | 552 grams (1.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 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 | - | 380 pictures |
Battery format | - | AA |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 10 sec) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $400 | $230 |