Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
(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
- Released January 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
- Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic LZ30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX850 was launched 4 years later than the LZ30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX850 scores versus the LZ30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic LZ30
GX850 | LZ30 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | January 2013 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic GX850
LZ30 | GX850 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic LZ30
GX850 | LZ30 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement |
Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX850 offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GX850 and the LZ30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and LZ30 is 90 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and LZ30.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The GX850 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The newer GX850 provides an edge in sensor tech.
Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 | - |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2017-01-04 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 surface 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 | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) | 552 grams (1.22 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 586 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | 380 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $548 | $230 |