Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009
(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
- Released January 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
- New Model is Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic LZ30, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and LZ30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FS42 was introduced 4 years prior to the LZ30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FS42 matches up versus the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic LZ30
FS42 | LZ30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FS42
LZ30 | FS42 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | April 2009 | Newer by 45 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic LZ30
FS42 | LZ30 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 versus the LZ30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and LZ30 is 95 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and LZ30.
As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic LZ30 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-04-17 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lb) | 552 grams (1.22 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | - | 380 shots |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $580 | $230 |