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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
83 Imaging
55 Features
76 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released April 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The GX85 was unveiled 3 years after the LZ30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX85 matches up against the LZ30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic LZ30

		

		

			
 GX85 LZ30 
IntroducedApril 2016January 2013More modern by 40 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic GX85

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic LZ30

		

		

			
 GX85 LZ30 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX85 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
See the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GX85 versus the LZ30.
Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and LZ30 is 83 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX85 and LZ30.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GX85 features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The younger GX85 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography features
73
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
32
 good MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic GX85 Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography factors
83
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 very good ISO range (25,600)
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than competition (552g)
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic GX85 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
63
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
 long zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic GX85
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
68
 offers touch to focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
56
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long reach (875mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (552g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX85
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
75
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 terrible battery pack (290 shots)
45
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging information
35
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
22
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic jack
 heavier than competition (552g)
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-04-05 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 dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 -
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.40 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 552g (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 662 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $800 $230