Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic LZ30
FP5 | LZ30 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FP5
LZ30 | FP5 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic LZ30
FP5 | LZ30 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and LZ30 is 95 and 66 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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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 |