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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
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
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was released 7 months after the LZ30 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ70 scores against the LZ30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic LZ30

 FZ70 LZ30 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2013More modern by 7 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic FZ70

 LZ30 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic LZ30

 FZ70 LZ30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ70 vs the LZ30.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and LZ30 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and LZ30.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer FZ70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
49
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (606 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography details
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
55
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (606g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery pack (380 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
quite wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging details
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging details
26
quite wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (606g)
22
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-18 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 606g (1.34 pounds) 552g (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 380 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $230