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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was revealed 5 years later than the LZ30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P1000 matches up against the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Panasonic LZ30

 P1000 LZ30 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2013More recent by 67 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Nikon P1000

 LZ30 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Panasonic LZ30

 P1000 LZ30 
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 features outer measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P1000 versus the LZ30.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and LZ30 is 49 and 66 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and LZ30.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher P1000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
57
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P1000
Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
51
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (1,415 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography advice
49
great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
54
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (3000mm)
terrible battery life (250 shots)
more heavy than others in class (1,415 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery (380 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (552g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
45
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging advice
58
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (1,415g)
22
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (552g)
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Panasonic LZ30
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-10 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Nikon Expeed -
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 gr (3.12 pounds) 552 gr (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 images 380 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,000 $230