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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2013
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and ZS30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was unveiled 11 months after the ZS30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the LF1 scores vs the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic ZS30

 LF1 ZS30 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic LF1

 ZS30 LF1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZS30

 LF1 ZS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the LF1 vs the ZS30.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and ZS30.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS30 will offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer LF1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
33
good resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LF1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (198g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography info
64
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (198g)
provides touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging highlights
36
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (198 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-11-26 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $250