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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the LZ30 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor size.

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The LZ30 was released 3 years after the ZS1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LZ30 scores vs the ZS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic ZS1

 LZ30 ZS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 45 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic LZ30

 ZS1 LZ30 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS1

 LZ30 ZS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ30 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the LZ30 vs the ZS1.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and ZS1 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LZ30 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LZ30 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher LZ30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography highlights
32
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (552 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography details
56
great battery life (380 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (552g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than average (229g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
45
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
22
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (552g)
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 552 gr (1.22 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $0