Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX7
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS35

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the LX10 (1") and ZS30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

The LX10 was launched 3 years later than the ZS30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the LX10 matches up vs the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic ZS30
LX10 | ZS30 | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 46 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic LX10
ZS30 | LX10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS30
LX10 | ZS30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 enjoys outer 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 ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the LX10 vs the ZS30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and ZS30 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and ZS30.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX10 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger LX10 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-LX15 | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MP4, H.264, AAC | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 pounds) | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 20 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 581 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $700 | $250 |