Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Panasonic LZ20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
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- 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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic ZS35
LZ30 | ZS35 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic LZ30
ZS35 | LZ30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS35
LZ30 | ZS35 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and ZS35 is 66 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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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 |