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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic LZ30, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and LZ30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was introduced 6 years after the LZ30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the LZ30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic LZ30

 FZ1000 II LZ30 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2013Newer by 75 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 LZ30 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic LZ30

 FZ1000 II LZ30 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features external dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the LZ30.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and LZ30 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and LZ30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography factors
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography features
70
excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography information
68
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (552g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography factors
66
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
45
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging highlights
68
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
22
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (552g)
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 pounds) 552g (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 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 350 photographs 380 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $898 $230