Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
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- 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
- Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
- Successor is Panasonic LZ40
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released January 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe LZ30 was revealed around the same time to the ZS30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the LZ30 scores against the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic ZS30
LZ30 | ZS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic LZ30
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS30
LZ30 | ZS30 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LZ30 compared to the ZS30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and ZS30 is 66 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and ZS30.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | 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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 552 grams (1.22 lbs) | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | 260 photographs |
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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $230 | $250 |