Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic LZ20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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic LZ30
FZ100 | LZ30 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FZ100
LZ30 | FZ100 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic LZ30
FZ100 | LZ30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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).
Check out the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and LZ30 is 67 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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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 |