Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
- Newer Model is Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LZ20 was introduced 5 months prior to the LZ30 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LZ20 scores vs the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic LZ30
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic LZ20
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Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic LZ30
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Announced | July 2012 | January 2013 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 provides physical measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the LZ20 vs the LZ30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and LZ30 is 71 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and LZ30.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 4.40 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 | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 grams (1.10 lb) | 552 grams (1.22 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 380 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $250 | $230 |