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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
49

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was released 12 months before the ZS40 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LZ30 grades against the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic LZ30

		

		

			
 ZS40 LZ30 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 LZ30 ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the LZ30 and the ZS40.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and ZS40 is 66 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and ZS40.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged LZ30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography features
32
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
52
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (18MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography factors
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than others in class (552 grams)
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competition (240g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography highlights
47
 great zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 great battery life (380 shots)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
54
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography features
56
 great battery life (380 shots)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great zoom (875mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others in class (552 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition (240g)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
45
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
56
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 saves RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
22
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic jack
 heavier than others in class (552g)
34
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (240g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic jack
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash modes 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    
White balance 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 552 grams (1.22 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 300 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $450