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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ40
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LZ30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was manufactured 16 months before the LZ30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FX90 grades vs the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic LZ30

 FX90 LZ30 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FX90

 LZ30 FX90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic LZ30

 FX90 LZ30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 has outer measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LZ30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FX90 and the LZ30.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and LZ30 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and LZ30.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic LZ30 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FX90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
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no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
60
has focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
56
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (552g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
33
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
22
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competition (552 grams)
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-26 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.90 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 552 grams (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 380 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $227 $230