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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic XS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was brought out within a month of the XS1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the LZ30 scores versus the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic XS1

 LZ30 XS1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic LZ30

 XS1 LZ30 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic XS1

 LZ30 XS1 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the LZ30 compared to the XS1.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and XS1 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and XS1.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
32
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (552 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
56
great battery power (380 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (552 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
45
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery power (380 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
39
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging info
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
22
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (552g)
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 552 grams (1.22 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 260 shots
Form 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $230 $130