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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LZ30

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

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").

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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
41
 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