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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was revealed 3 years before the LZ30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ100 scores versus the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic LZ30

 FZ100 LZ30 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FZ100

 LZ30 FZ100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic LZ30

 FZ100 LZ30 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ100 versus the LZ30.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and LZ30 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and LZ30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ30 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography info
54
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography factors
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
59
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (540g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
45
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging highlights
64
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (540 grams)
22
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 552 grams (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 380 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $230