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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35 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  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was released 12 months prior to the ZS35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LZ30 grades against the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic ZS35

 LZ30 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic LZ30

 ZS35 LZ30 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS35

 LZ30 ZS35 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ30 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the LZ30 against the ZS35.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and ZS35 is 66 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and ZS35.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged LZ30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (552g)
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
47
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
56
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (552 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
22
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (552 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552 gr (1.22 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" 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 shots -
Type of battery 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $300