Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Updated by Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe LZ30 was manufactured 3 years after the ZS3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LZ30 scores vs the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic ZS3
LZ30 | ZS3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | May 2009 | Newer by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic LZ30
ZS3 | LZ30 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS3
LZ30 | ZS3 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the LZ30 against the ZS3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and ZS3 is 66 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and ZS3.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent LZ30 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | 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 | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic 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 gr (1.22 pounds) | 229 gr (0.50 pounds) |
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 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 | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $230 | $200 |