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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(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
  • Launched July 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ30
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was released 5 months earlier than the WB30F which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the LZ20 scores versus the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Samsung WB30F

 LZ20 WB30F 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic LZ20

 WB30F LZ20 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung WB30F

 LZ20 WB30F 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2013Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the LZ20 versus the WB30F.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ20 and WB30F is 71 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and WB30F.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
45
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
58
good battery (380 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
25
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-18 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Screen LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
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 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 499g (1.10 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $180