Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Launched January 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
- Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ40 was released 3 years before the LZ30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ40 grades versus the LZ30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic LZ30
FZ40 | LZ30 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FZ40
LZ30 | FZ40 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2010 | More modern by 30 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic LZ30
FZ40 | LZ30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LZ30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ40 versus the LZ30.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and LZ30 is 68 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and LZ30.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 494 gr (1.09 lbs) | 552 gr (1.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 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 shots |
Battery format | - | AA |
Battery model | - | 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 |
Cost at release | $420 | $230 |