Clicky

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced 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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The FH10 was announced about the same time to the LZ30 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH10 matches up versus the LZ30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic LZ30

 FH10 LZ30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FH10

 LZ30 FH10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic LZ30

 FH10 LZ30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH10 compared to the LZ30.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and LZ30 is 97 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and LZ30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
32
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH10
Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (552 grams)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery power (380 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (552g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
22
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (552g)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 552 grams (1.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 images 380 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $110 $230