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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Replaced the 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was announced 2 years after the LZ30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ300 grades vs the LZ30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic LZ30

 FZ300 LZ30 
IntroducedJuly 2015January 2013Newer by 31 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FZ300

 LZ30 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LZ30

 FZ300 LZ30 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 features physical dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ300 vs the LZ30.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and LZ30 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and LZ30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ30 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher FZ300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
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has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography information
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (691 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
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good battery pack (380 per charge)
weather proof
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
more heavy than competition (691g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery life (380 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (552g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging features
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging features
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rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (691 grams)
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (552g)
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-07-16 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 691g (1.52 lb) 552g (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 380 images 380 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $598 $230