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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
74 Imaging
52 Features
66 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G3
  • New Model is Panasonic G6
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
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic LZ30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very comparable but the G5 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 was introduced 5 months earlier than the LZ30 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the G5 scores vs the LZ30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic LZ30

		

		

			
 G5 LZ30 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic G5

		

		

			
 LZ30 G5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic LZ30

		

		

			
 G5 LZ30 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2013Same age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G5 comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic LZ30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G5 compared to the LZ30.
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and LZ30 is 74 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and LZ30.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The G5 includes the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler.
	
			Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography info
71
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
32
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic G5
Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
66
 screen articulates
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors in class (396g)
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than average in class (552g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic G5 Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography details
51
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (6.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect auto focus
47
 incredible zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery power (380 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic G5
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
66
 features touch to focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (396 grams)
56
 great battery power (380 per charge)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (875mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic G5
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
65
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (380 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic G5
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
62
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (396g)
22
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone support
 more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-17 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 10.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 396 grams (0.87 lb) 552 grams (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 380 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $230