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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic LZ30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GX8 was announced 2 years later than the LZ30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX8 grades vs the LZ30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic LZ30

 GX8 LZ30 
ReleasedJuly 2015January 2013Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic GX8

 LZ30 GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic LZ30

 GX8 LZ30 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX8 offers external measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX8 compared to the LZ30.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and LZ30 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and LZ30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX8 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger GX8 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography details
75
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography factors
80
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography information
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery (330 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography info
73
weather sealing
offers touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (330 CIPA)
56
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (552g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX8
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery (330 per charge)
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging information
81
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
22
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (552 grams)
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-07-16 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 487 grams (1.07 lb) 552 grams (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 806 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 380 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $898 $230