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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX7
Panasonic LZ30
(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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic LZ30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and LZ30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The LX5 was brought out 12 months before the LZ30 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LX5 matches up vs the LZ30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic LZ30

 LX5 LZ30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic LX5

 LZ30 LX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013December 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic LZ30

 LX5 LZ30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the LX5 versus the LZ30.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and LZ30 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and LZ30.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LZ30 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged LX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
32
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Street photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors in class (271g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
56
great battery pack (380 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (552 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse mode
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
29
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (271g)
22
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (552g)
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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-12-15 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 271g (0.60 lbs) 552g (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $294 $230