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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was revealed 24 months earlier than the SZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LZ30 scores against the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic SZ10

 LZ30 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic LZ30

 SZ10 LZ30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic SZ10

 LZ30 SZ10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the LZ30 compared to the SZ10.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and SZ10 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and SZ10.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older LZ30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (552 grams)
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography info
56
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (552 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition (177g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
45
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging info
22
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (552g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 552 grams (1.22 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 200 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $200