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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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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
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