Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic LZ30
FZ300 | LZ30 | |||
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Introduced | July 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 31 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FZ300
LZ30 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LZ30
FZ300 | LZ30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and LZ30 is 59 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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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 |