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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
23 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was released at a similar time to the LZ30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the F5 grades vs the LZ30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic LZ30

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic F5

		

		

			
 LZ30 F5 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic LZ30

		

		

			
 F5 LZ30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the F5 versus the LZ30.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and LZ30 is 96 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and LZ30.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic LZ30 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography factors
29
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
32
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic F5 Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography factors
56
 lighter than others in class (121 grams)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than competitors (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
33
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 amazing zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery (380 CIPA)
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic F5 Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography features
68
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 good MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
 great battery (380 per charge)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (875mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors (552 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography features
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
45
 decently wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 great battery (380 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic F5 Vlogging details
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging details
28
 quite wide (28mm)
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic jack
22
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
 heavier than competitors (552 grams)
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 552 gr (1.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $100 $230