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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was revealed 7 months after the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the LZ30 matches up versus the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic ZS15

 LZ30 ZS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2012Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic LZ30

 ZS15 LZ30 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS15

 LZ30 ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 has outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LZ30 and the ZS15.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and ZS15 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and ZS15.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer LZ30 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (552g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (208g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
56
great battery (380 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (552g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (260 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography details
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (260 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging advice
22
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (552g)
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (208g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-06-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures 260 pictures
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
Cost at release $230 $279