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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic LZ30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was introduced 24 months earlier than the LZ30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP5 scores vs the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic LZ30

 FP5 LZ30 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FP5

 LZ30 FP5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic LZ30

 FP5 LZ30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 offers external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FP5 vs the LZ30.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and LZ30 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and LZ30.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ30 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FP5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography details
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography features
65
better than average battery (260 shots)
has touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (552g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
40
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging details
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging details
30
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
22
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (552g)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 552g (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 pictures 380 pictures
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $199 $230