Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10/Panasonic-LX10-front.jpg)
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Superseded the Panasonic LX7
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Successor is Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX10 versus Panasonic LZ30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and LZ30 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
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The LX10 was unveiled 3 years after the LZ30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LX10 grades vs the LZ30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic LZ30
LX10 | LZ30 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 46 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic LX10
LZ30 | LX10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic LZ30
LX10 | LZ30 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions 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 LX10 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the LX10 compared to the LZ30.
![Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and LZ30 is 88 and 66 respectively.
![Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX10 and LZ30.
To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent LX10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MP4, H.264, AAC | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 lb) | 552 gr (1.22 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 20 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 581 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 380 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $700 | $230 |