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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Panasonic LZ30
(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
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was introduced 5 months prior to the LZ30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ60 scores versus the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic LZ30

 FZ60 LZ30 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FZ60

 LZ30 FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic LZ30

 FZ60 LZ30 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides outer measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ60 versus the LZ30.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and LZ30 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and LZ30.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (493g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
57
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (493 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery life (380 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (552 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (493g)
22
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than others (552 grams)
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-18 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493g (1.09 lb) 552g (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $230