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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ150 was launched 9 months prior to the LZ30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ150 matches up vs the LZ30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic LZ30

 FZ150 LZ30 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FZ150

 LZ30 FZ150 
ReleasedJanuary 2013April 2012More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LZ30

 FZ150 LZ30 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 has outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 against the LZ30.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and LZ30 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and LZ30.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ30 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (528 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography factors
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography info
56
better than average battery (410 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (528g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery (380 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (552 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
45
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
good battery (380 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging info
62
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (528 grams)
22
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (552g)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-04-11 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528g (1.16 lb) 552g (1.22 lb)
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 rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 380 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $230