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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX7
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic LZ30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively close but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was released 10 months before the LZ30 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX1 scores vs the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic LZ30

 GX1 LZ30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic GX1

 LZ30 GX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic LZ30

 GX1 LZ30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX1 versus the LZ30.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and LZ30 is 87 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and LZ30.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The GX1 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more aged GX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography factors
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography highlights
47
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography info
65
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (552 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography information
62
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
45
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
32
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
22
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (552g)
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-14 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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 support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.60 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 318 grams (0.70 pounds) 552 grams (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 380 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $228 $230